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V55 SSD

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,705 mi
Last recorded80,705 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 SSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,705 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,675 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 79,500 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,932 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 70,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 57,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight oil leak engine

Pass 7 Jan 2023 56,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,690 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 50,690 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 48,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,809 miles

Emissions too clean to record a reading

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,071 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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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V55 SSD is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V55 SSD, 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 V55 SSD registered?

V55 SSD is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2016.

Is V55 SSD safe to buy?

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