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AJ16 LVK

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,810 mi
Last recorded87,810 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 LVK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,131 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 56,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 31,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,904 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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AJ16 LVK is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black 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 AJ16 LVK, 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 AJ16 LVK registered?

AJ16 LVK is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is AJ16 LVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 LVK 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.

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