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AF16 GXV

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 GXV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 83,065 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 82,968 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 68,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 53,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 53,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 34,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 31,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,768 miles

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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AF16 GXV 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 75%.

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 AF16 GXV, 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

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What year was AF16 GXV registered?

AF16 GXV is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is AF16 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 GXV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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