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ST56 ANT

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,267 mi
Last recorded154,267 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 ANT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 154,267 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 154,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 136,137 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has damage no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm of tread 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,291 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,973 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit 245/40r19

Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,112 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit 275/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,108 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 69,108 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,381 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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ST56 ANT is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 58,616 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST56 ANT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST56 ANT?

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What year was ST56 ANT registered?

ST56 ANT is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is ST56 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 ANT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST56 ANT have outstanding finance?

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