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BF16 HXX

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,668 mi
Last recorded104,668 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 HXX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,226 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 95,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,329 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,003 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 54,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 49,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,174 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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BF16 HXX is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF16 HXX, 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 BF16 HXX registered?

BF16 HXX is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BF16 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 HXX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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