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50 MES

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,024 mi
Last recorded46,024 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 MES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 46,024 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 42,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,053 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 40,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 36,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 30,204 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 30,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 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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50 MES 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 50 MES, 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 50 MES registered?

50 MES is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is 50 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 50 MES 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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