CarVerify

Free Car Check

500 GR

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,932 mi
Last recorded72,932 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration500 GR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 43,940 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 43,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,473 miles

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

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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

500 GR is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 500 GR, 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 500 GR?

You can check the full history of 500 GR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 500 GR registered?

500 GR is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 17 September 2016.

Is 500 GR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 GR 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 500 GR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 500 GR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.