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DY16 SZL

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,678 mi
Last recorded79,678 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 SZL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,678 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,620 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 60,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,712 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 54,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both fronts (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 45,373 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 45,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 35,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,597 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,282 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 23,282 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

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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DY16 SZL is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY16 SZL, 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 DY16 SZL registered?

DY16 SZL is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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