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RF65 YLR

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,818 mi
Last recorded175,818 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF65 YLR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 175,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 166,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 157,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 148,289 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 139,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,518 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,870 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

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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RF65 YLR is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RF65 YLR, 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 RF65 YLR registered?

RF65 YLR is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is RF65 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF65 YLR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF65 YLR have outstanding finance?

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