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V222 COW

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,783 mi
Last recorded72,783 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 COW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,783 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,205 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 64,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,406 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,672 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 25,843 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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V222 COW is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V222 COW, 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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How do I check the history of V222 COW?

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What year was V222 COW registered?

V222 COW is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is V222 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V222 COW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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