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YB65 YFZ

2016 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,019 mi
Last recorded146,019 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 YFZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 146,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 133,825 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))

Undertrays and covers fitted unable to test some components

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 86,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,564 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,125 miles

both rear tyres perishing inside tread pattern

Fail 27 Jun 2019 52,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing inside tread pattern

Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,602 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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YB65 YFZ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YB65 YFZ, 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.

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What year was YB65 YFZ registered?

YB65 YFZ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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