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LJ16 FVU

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,281 mi
Last recorded73,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 FVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 73,281 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 73,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edge + cracking / Strong advisory to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,082 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 51,991 miles

Lower engine cover & under trays fitted.

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 51,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower engine cover & under trays fitted.

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 51,849 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low * very low, suspect underline issue with light unit/adjuster system* (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3 mm, also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 48,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,306 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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LJ16 FVU is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ16 FVU, 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 LJ16 FVU registered?

LJ16 FVU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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