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BJ65 XCD

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,365 mi
Last recorded153,365 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 XCD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 153,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 153,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread torn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 143,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,529 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,065 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,269 miles

emissions to clean to register ,obdi don't communicate

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,280 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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BJ65 XCD is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ65 XCD, 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 BJ65 XCD registered?

BJ65 XCD is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BJ65 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ65 XCD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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