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AO16 XZC

2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,353 mi
Last recorded120,353 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 XZC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 120,353 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 110,006 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 110,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre had a tear. We changed the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,522 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,163 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,666 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 XZC is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

AO16 XZC is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is AO16 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 XZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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