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B6 YEX

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 YEX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 72,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,979 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 57,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 40,705 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 40,705 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,070 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 33,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,193 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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B6 YEX 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 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 B6 YEX, 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

How do I check the history of B6 YEX?

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What year was B6 YEX registered?

B6 YEX is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is B6 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 YEX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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