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YL65 ZTU

2016 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,194 mi
Last recorded150,194 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 150,194 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 150,179 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 137,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 120,673 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated to diff. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 100,577 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 65,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 65,012 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 65,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,329 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 31,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 26,680 miles

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

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 ZTU is a 2016 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL65 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

YL65 ZTU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 16 February 2016.

Is YL65 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 ZTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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