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AP16 FHJ

2016 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,175 mi
Last recorded58,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 54,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 48,045 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,470 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 36,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,567 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 9 Jun 2020 34,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 22,299 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 FHJ is a 2016 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP16 FHJ, 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 AP16 FHJ registered?

AP16 FHJ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is AP16 FHJ safe to buy?

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