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AY16 EKJ

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,013 mi
Last recorded33,013 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 EKJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 33,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 30,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre getting close to wear limiters (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 25,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 21,708 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 17,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 13,750 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 10,815 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 6,506 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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AY16 EKJ is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AY16 EKJ, 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 AY16 EKJ registered?

AY16 EKJ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is AY16 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 EKJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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