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251D385

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,334 mi
Last recorded72,334 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration251D385
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,334 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,164 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 66,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 54,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,572 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 33,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 22,058 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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251D385 is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 251D385, 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 251D385 registered?

251D385 is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is 251D385 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 251D385 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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