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AJ16 ONU

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,133 mi
Last recorded103,133 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ONU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,133 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 96,488 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 80,322 miles

engine under tray & sill cover fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2022 80,322 miles

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

engine under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,553 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,342 miles

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

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

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,725 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 62,698 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AJ16 ONU is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ16 ONU, 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 AJ16 ONU registered?

AJ16 ONU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 ONU safe to buy?

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