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AJ65 MBU

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,492 mi
Last recorded116,492 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 MBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 116,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 110,569 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,041 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,833 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyre's getting low

Fail 3 Jan 2023 87,833 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyre's getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,488 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,178 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,204 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,292 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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AJ65 MBU is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ65 MBU, 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 AJ65 MBU registered?

AJ65 MBU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is AJ65 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ65 MBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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