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AP16 NCV

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,360 mi
Last recorded202,360 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 202,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake disc sheild loose

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 195,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 186,370 miles

Offside Front lower shocker bush in suspension arm perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2024 179,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 169,838 miles

stone chips in top of windscreen

Fail 3 Jun 2024 169,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chips in top of windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2023 160,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 146,965 miles

2x stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2022 136,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 125,882 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 125,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 109,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 109,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,499 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,255 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 42,828 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 NCV is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

AP16 NCV is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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