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BV16 NCX

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,185 mi
Last recorded88,185 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 NCX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 80,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,324 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,768 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3.5 mm

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,595 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,915 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 4 Mar 2019 34,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BV16 NCX is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue 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 BV16 NCX, 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 BV16 NCX registered?

BV16 NCX is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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