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ET16 KYK

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 KYK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,905 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 81,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,196 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,016 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,003 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 44,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,437 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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ET16 KYK is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET16 KYK, 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 ET16 KYK registered?

ET16 KYK is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is ET16 KYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 KYK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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