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VX16 YSD

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,458 mi
Last recorded157,458 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 YSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 157,458 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 146,980 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 137,697 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,953 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,977 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,204 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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VX16 YSD is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 VX16 YSD, 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 VX16 YSD registered?

VX16 YSD is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VX16 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 YSD 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.

Does VX16 YSD have outstanding finance?

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