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BG66 EFJ

2016 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,077 mi
Last recorded49,077 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 EFJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 49,077 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,861 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 30,585 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 30,584 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 30,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 17,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 17,214 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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BG66 EFJ is a 2016 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG66 EFJ, 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 BG66 EFJ registered?

BG66 EFJ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is BG66 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 EFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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