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A5 EHR

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,228 mi
Last recorded30,228 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EHR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 30,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 28,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 26,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 23,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 20,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 17,808 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 15,575 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Rear tyres starting to wear low in places

Pass 8 May 2019 12,332 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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A5 EHR is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A5 EHR, 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 A5 EHR registered?

A5 EHR is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is A5 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 EHR shows 8 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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