2016 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · PL66 XFF
2016 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 80,658 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PL66 XFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 80,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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PL66 XFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 530 (PL66 XFF) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PL66 XFF Mileage History
- 12/05/202253,189 mi
- 05/05/202358,152 mi+4,963 mi
- 07/05/202464,522 mi+6,370 mi
- 08/05/202572,690 mi+8,168 mi
- 01/05/202680,658 mi+7,968 mi
Average of roughly 6,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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