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FL16 RUC

2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,522 mi
Last recorded62,522 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 RUC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 62,522 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 53,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 53,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 52,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 47,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 41,928 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 35,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,392 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 21,523 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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FL16 RUC 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 90%.

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 FL16 RUC, 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 FL16 RUC registered?

FL16 RUC is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is FL16 RUC safe to buy?

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