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A22 AVS

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,910 mi
Last recorded32,910 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 AVS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 32,910 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 26,334 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2025 26,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 21,460 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer treads worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer treads worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 13,422 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item moved and taken down. (3.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres showing slight signs of perishing.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 7,505 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 7,461 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 6,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 5,169 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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A22 AVS is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A22 AVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A22 AVS registered?

A22 AVS is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is A22 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 AVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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