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AF66 VXY

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,780 mi
Last recorded75,780 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 VXY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 67,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,606 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,711 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,341 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,521 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 43,521 miles

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

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

Central Rear Diff bush split

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,312 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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AF66 VXY 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 AF66 VXY, 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

How do I check the history of AF66 VXY?

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What year was AF66 VXY registered?

AF66 VXY is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is AF66 VXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 VXY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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