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AK66 ZYU

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,140 mi
Last recorded68,140 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 ZYU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 68,140 miles

nearside rear wheel rim shows evidence of a welding repair.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 61,789 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,707 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked and worn to 3mm.

offside front tyre deep cut inner edge and perished and worn on edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,438 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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AK66 ZYU is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK66 ZYU, 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 AK66 ZYU registered?

AK66 ZYU is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is AK66 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 ZYU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK66 ZYU have outstanding finance?

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