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YK16 JLZ

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,460 mi
Last recorded85,460 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 JLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 85,460 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 63,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,006 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 26,014 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 26,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YK16 JLZ 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 YK16 JLZ, 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 YK16 JLZ registered?

YK16 JLZ is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is YK16 JLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 JLZ 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.

Does YK16 JLZ have outstanding finance?

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