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DY16 VSN

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,690 mi
Last recorded72,690 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,538 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 54,840 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 54,840 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,075 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 38,075 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,905 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 37,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,441 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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DY16 VSN 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 70%.

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 VSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY16 VSN registered?

DY16 VSN is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is DY16 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 VSN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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