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AO66 RRU

2016 BMW 530

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,306 mi
Last recorded92,306 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 RRU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 92,306 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 91,778 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator All (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,423 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 48,855 miles

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

Offside Front lower bumper support bar damaged

under trays damaged and loose

Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 39,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 29,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AO66 RRU is a 2016 BMW 530 in White with a 1,998cc 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 AO66 RRU, 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 AO66 RRU registered?

AO66 RRU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is AO66 RRU safe to buy?

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