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AL15 ZAF

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL15 ZAF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,845 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,024 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement differential bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 41,621 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,194 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 29,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AL15 ZAF is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AL15 ZAF, 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 AL15 ZAF registered?

AL15 ZAF is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AL15 ZAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL15 ZAF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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