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YL65 HKE

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,204 mi
Last recorded22,204 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 HKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 22,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 19,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2024 16,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 16,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 16,367 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 15,435 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 14,286 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 13,360 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 13,326 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 11,772 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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YL65 HKE is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey 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 YL65 HKE, 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 YL65 HKE registered?

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

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