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888 SHY

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,182 mi
Last recorded122,182 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 SHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 122,182 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,175 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,435 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 91,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,991 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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888 SHY is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 888 SHY, 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 888 SHY registered?

888 SHY is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is 888 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 SHY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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