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YL65 FWV

2016 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,845 mi
Last recorded106,845 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 FWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 106,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,651 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,107 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 40,186 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,291 miles

emissions to low to register for print out

plastic under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of onscure items

Pass 7 Jan 2019 23,974 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 23,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35r19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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YL65 FWV is a 2016 BMW 530 in White 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 YL65 FWV, 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

How do I check the history of YL65 FWV?

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What year was YL65 FWV registered?

YL65 FWV is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YL65 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 FWV 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.

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