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BT16 EEJ

2016 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 EEJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,579 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 63,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in and out edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 57,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in and out edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 51,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,143 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BT16 EEJ is a 2016 BMW 535 in Silver 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 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 BT16 EEJ, 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 BT16 EEJ registered?

BT16 EEJ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BT16 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 EEJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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