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HY16 LHL

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,818 mi
Last recorded112,818 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 LHL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 112,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,929 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,325 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

Pass 7 Mar 2023 75,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge - rest of tread 5-6mm

Fail 2 Mar 2023 75,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge - rest of tread 5-6mm

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and broken up

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre, 4-5mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre, 4-5mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,990 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge - rest of tread 5mm

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,473 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 52,473 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,587 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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HY16 LHL is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY16 LHL, 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 HY16 LHL registered?

HY16 LHL is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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