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YL16 OMW

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,672 mi
Last recorded124,672 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 OMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 124,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,148 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Pass 18 Jun 2024 99,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,052 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 72,681 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,585 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,145 miles

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

Winter wheels fitted to rear for retest

Fail 1 Jul 2020 52,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,011 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 41,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YL16 OMW is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL16 OMW, 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 YL16 OMW registered?

YL16 OMW is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is YL16 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 OMW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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