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YF16 OJJ

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,982 mi
Last recorded133,982 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 OJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 133,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96y RF 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96y RF 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 133,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96y RF 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96y RF 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 5 Oct 2023 100,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,644 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,408 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread wearing low (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 34,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread wearing low (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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YF16 OJJ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF16 OJJ, 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 YF16 OJJ registered?

YF16 OJJ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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