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451 DNK

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,608 mi
Last recorded46,608 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration451 DNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 46,608 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 41,819 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 35,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 33,038 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,279 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 30,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,208 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 21,200 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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451 DNK 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 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 451 DNK, 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 451 DNK registered?

451 DNK is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is 451 DNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 451 DNK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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