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LM66 XFJ

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,819 mi
Last recorded120,819 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM66 XFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 111,831 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 102,099 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 102,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner also bald 2454018RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner also bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner also bald 2753518RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 91,204 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753518RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 55,789 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2020 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245X40X19 R//F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275X35X19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2019 42,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2 nails

both front tyres begining to delaminate

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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LM66 XFJ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM66 XFJ, 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 LM66 XFJ registered?

LM66 XFJ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is LM66 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM66 XFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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