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AE66 OFK

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,267 mi
Last recorded140,267 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 OFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 140,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 116,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,127 miles

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

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

cracks in rear propshaft 'donut' bush.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,518 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 86,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also side wall split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,145 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 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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AE66 OFK 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 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 AE66 OFK, 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 AE66 OFK registered?

AE66 OFK is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is AE66 OFK safe to buy?

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