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W20 MAV

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 MAV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,382 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 42,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 32,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 22,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 22,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19y (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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W20 MAV is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W20 MAV, 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 W20 MAV registered?

W20 MAV is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is W20 MAV safe to buy?

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