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FJ16 FEK

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,624 mi
Last recorded97,624 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 FEK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,246 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 73,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,686 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 50,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 27,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 27,365 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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FJ16 FEK 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 100%.

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 FJ16 FEK, 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 FJ16 FEK registered?

FJ16 FEK is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FJ16 FEK safe to buy?

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