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YJ16 JPA

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,578 mi
Last recorded140,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 JPA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 140,578 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 127,860 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 127,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 115,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,128 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 61,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,916 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,080 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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YJ16 JPA 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 YJ16 JPA, 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 YJ16 JPA registered?

YJ16 JPA is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is YJ16 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 JPA 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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