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AF16 EXZ

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,142 mi
Last recorded159,142 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 EXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 159,142 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 146,488 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 138,647 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 125,911 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 125,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 118,672 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 111,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,356 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,276 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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AF16 EXZ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF16 EXZ, 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 AF16 EXZ registered?

AF16 EXZ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AF16 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 EXZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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