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DA16 BZE

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 BZE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 95,722 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,147 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,271 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 79,271 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 67,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 3mm inner pad 2mm & close to brake pad warning wire advise replace NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad 3mm inner brake pad 2mm advise replace NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 3mm inner pad 2mm & close to brake pad warning wire advise replace NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad 3mm inner brake pad 2mm advise replace NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,317 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 36,034 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 32,228 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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DA16 BZE is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA16 BZE, 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 DA16 BZE registered?

DA16 BZE is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is DA16 BZE safe to buy?

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