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AP16 BZM

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 BZM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 72,676 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 68,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,178 miles

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Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,747 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 35,147 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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AP16 BZM is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP16 BZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP16 BZM registered?

AP16 BZM is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2016.

Is AP16 BZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 BZM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP16 BZM have outstanding finance?

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