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BL65 VGJ

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 VGJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 135,082 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 111,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted (Lower arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,028 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,008 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,763 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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BL65 VGJ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL65 VGJ, 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 BL65 VGJ registered?

BL65 VGJ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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The MOT history for BL65 VGJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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