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DX66 OTJ

2016 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,634 mi
Last recorded44,634 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX66 OTJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 44,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 40,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 34,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge, also has a small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 34,964 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Sticker within minimum margin (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Sticker within minimum margin (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge, also has a small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 26,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,935 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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DX66 OTJ is a 2016 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DX66 OTJ, 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 DX66 OTJ registered?

DX66 OTJ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is DX66 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX66 OTJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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