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1936 FS

2016 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,298 mi
Last recorded49,298 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1936 FS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 49,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 43,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,410 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 25,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 20,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 15,383 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 15,383 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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1936 FS is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 55,295 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1936 FS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1936 FS?

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What year was 1936 FS registered?

1936 FS is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is 1936 FS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1936 FS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1936 FS have outstanding finance?

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