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YM65 TZE

2016 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,015 mi
Last recorded233,015 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM65 TZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 233,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 216,695 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 216,694 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 198,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 182,162 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 161,885 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,017 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 143,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,349 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 121,349 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,615 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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YM65 TZE is a 2016 BMW 530 in Blue 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 YM65 TZE, 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 YM65 TZE registered?

YM65 TZE is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 2 February 2016.

Is YM65 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM65 TZE 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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