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YJ66 XLP

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,625 mi
Last recorded114,625 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 XLP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 114,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 104,260 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,238 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,535 miles

lower floor pan covers fitted.

Fail 1 Aug 2022 82,535 miles

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

lower floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,839 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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YJ66 XLP 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 90%.

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 YJ66 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

YJ66 XLP is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is YJ66 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ66 XLP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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