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GN16 VHX

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,134 mi
Last recorded102,134 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 VHX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 94,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,739 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,794 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,181 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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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GN16 VHX is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GN16 VHX, 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 GN16 VHX registered?

GN16 VHX is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is GN16 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 VHX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN16 VHX have outstanding finance?

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