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DG16 RAX

2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,249 mi
Last recorded82,249 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 RAX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,017 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 77,014 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,189 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,671 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,577 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,297 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 28,150 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 28,149 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre worn/bald on the outer edge

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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DG16 RAX is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG16 RAX, 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 DG16 RAX registered?

DG16 RAX is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DG16 RAX safe to buy?

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