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AO66 VAE

2016 BMW 435

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,115 mi
Last recorded177,115 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43552,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 VAE
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 177,115 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 177,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted Down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted Down (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 170,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 160,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 160,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,267 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,851 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 121,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,792 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,479 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 435?

Based on 117,140 MOT tests across 14,389 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
6,916
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,389
On UK Roads
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AO66 VAE is a 2016 BMW 435 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 52,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 435 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 435 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO66 VAE registered?

AO66 VAE is a 2016 BMW 435, first registered on 1 December 2016.

Is AO66 VAE safe to buy?

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