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A12 GDB

2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,007 mi
Last recorded98,007 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GDB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 98,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has had a welded repair

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel has had a welded repair

Pass 30 May 2025 91,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 87,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,143 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 60,202 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 2 Oct 2021 60,202 miles

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

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Oct 2020 47,842 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,949 miles

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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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A12 GDB is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 GDB, 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.

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What year was A12 GDB registered?

A12 GDB is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is A12 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 GDB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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