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V16 DRS

2015 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,516 mi
Last recorded149,516 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 DRS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 149,516 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 149,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2025 134,875 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 118,188 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2023 100,925 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 100,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 84,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 68,864 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 56,109 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,251 miles

front tyres perished slightly

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,547 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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V16 DRS is a 2015 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 64,361 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 V16 DRS, 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 11 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V16 DRS registered?

V16 DRS is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2015.

Is V16 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 DRS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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