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VO66 VPM

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,250 mi
Last recorded89,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO66 VPM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,250 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 89,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,140 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 65,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,095 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 58,095 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 49,510 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 39,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 34,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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VO66 VPM is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO66 VPM, 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 VO66 VPM registered?

VO66 VPM is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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