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YE66 RBU

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,128 mi
Last recorded81,128 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 RBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 72,750 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 72,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,047 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 66,046 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,883 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rears ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 48,938 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 48,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 38,711 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

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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YE66 RBU is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE66 RBU, 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 YE66 RBU registered?

YE66 RBU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is YE66 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE66 RBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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