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LJ16 PXA

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,522 mi
Last recorded87,522 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 PXA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,522 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 82,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,253 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,445 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 PXA is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ16 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

LJ16 PXA is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is LJ16 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 PXA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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