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YJ66 XGN

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 XGN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 95,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,390 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 89,373 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 68,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 62,495 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,873 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 56,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 98Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,725 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,956 miles

Front brake pads appear to be getting low ,unable to fully inspect .

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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YJ66 XGN is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey 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 YJ66 XGN, 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 YJ66 XGN registered?

YJ66 XGN is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is YJ66 XGN safe to buy?

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