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FV16 KVT

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 KVT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,955 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,719 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 41,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,218 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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FV16 KVT is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV16 KVT, 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 FV16 KVT registered?

FV16 KVT is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is FV16 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 KVT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV16 KVT have outstanding finance?

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