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YK65 LUY

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,550 mi
Last recorded122,550 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 LUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,550 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 122,550 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Front Forward Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 102,819 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,045 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 81,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,930 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,748 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,448 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YK65 LUY 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 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 YK65 LUY, 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 YK65 LUY registered?

YK65 LUY is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 18 February 2016.

Is YK65 LUY safe to buy?

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