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TDZ 559

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,692 mi
Last recorded196,692 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 559
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 196,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 195,738 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 172,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 187,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 147,271 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 147,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 183,717 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 175,593 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 175,593 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front steering tie rod has excessive movment

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield insecure at front

Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 163,809 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 163,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded floor section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded floor section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 10 Nov 2020 69,193 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 155,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 146,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread uneven

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 10 Jul 2018 132,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner tread uneven

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread uneven

Offside Front tyre inner tread uneven

Offside Rear tyre inner tread uneven

Fail 10 Jul 2018 132,602 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre inner tread uneven

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread uneven

Offside Front tyre inner tread uneven

Offside Rear tyre inner tread uneven

Pass 17 Jul 2017 115,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 101,902 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front backplate insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 93,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,291 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,447 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,350 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 61,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service light is on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,241 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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TDZ 559 is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TDZ 559, 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.

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What year was TDZ 559 registered?

TDZ 559 is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2016.

Is TDZ 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDZ 559 shows 34 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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