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AO16 RYM

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,573 mi
Last recorded56,573 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 RYM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 56,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 51,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 38,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to go outer shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to go outer shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 33,687 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,669 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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AO16 RYM is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey 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 AO16 RYM, 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 AO16 RYM registered?

AO16 RYM is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is AO16 RYM safe to buy?

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