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YF16 UXJ

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,479 mi
Last recorded44,479 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 44,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 39,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,816 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,384 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 29,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 26,278 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2021 26,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 22,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 19,627 miles

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 UXJ is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF16 UXJ, 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 YF16 UXJ registered?

YF16 UXJ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YF16 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 UXJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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