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TAA 455

2016 BMW 530

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,186 mi
Last recorded88,186 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAA 455
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 88,186 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 88,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam very dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed severe splits around inner rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed severe splits around inner rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,815 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 68,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2022 54,606 miles

damage to side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2021 38,606 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 22,619 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 11,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 9,049 miles

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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TAA 455 is a 2016 BMW 530 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAA 455, 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

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What year was TAA 455 registered?

TAA 455 is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is TAA 455 safe to buy?

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