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AM55 FLY

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,824 mi
Last recorded42,824 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 FLY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 42,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2026 292,991 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 41,275 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 281,769 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,275 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 266,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,447 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 233,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 38,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 190,307 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 34,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 145,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 32,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,705 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 87,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,120 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges / o/s rear tyre wearing in centre tread

Pass 27 Aug 2018 57,207 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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AM55 FLY is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AM55 FLY, 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 AM55 FLY registered?

AM55 FLY is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is AM55 FLY safe to buy?

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