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YG16 YCM

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,105 mi
Last recorded103,105 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 YCM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 103,105 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,365 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,674 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 93,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 81,745 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 65,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 58,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,012 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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YG16 YCM 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 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 YG16 YCM, 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 YG16 YCM registered?

YG16 YCM is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is YG16 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 YCM 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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