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AO16 HJV

2016 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,723 mi
Last recorded42,723 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 HJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,723 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 42,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 42,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 39,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 39,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,091 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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AO16 HJV is a 2016 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO16 HJV, 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 AO16 HJV registered?

AO16 HJV is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 2 April 2016.

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