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CH04 DRO

2016 BMW 535

Multi-colour Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,490 mi
Last recorded85,490 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 DRO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 85,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 85,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 71,288 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,267 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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CH04 DRO is a 2016 BMW 535 in Multi-colour with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CH04 DRO, 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 CH04 DRO registered?

CH04 DRO is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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