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ET65 FKR

2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,560 mi
Last recorded96,560 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET65 FKR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 96,560 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 96,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 92,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 89,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,421 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,004 miles

some under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,845 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,100 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 52,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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ET65 FKR is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET65 FKR, 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

How do I check the history of ET65 FKR?

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What year was ET65 FKR registered?

ET65 FKR is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 18 February 2016.

Is ET65 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET65 FKR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET65 FKR have outstanding finance?

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