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GW66 ACW

2016 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,016 mi
Last recorded124,016 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW66 ACW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 124,016 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE NORMAL AND THE REARS ARE RUNFLATS

Fail 23 Jul 2026 124,016 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES ARE NORMAL AND THE REARS ARE RUNFLATS

Pass 30 Jul 2025 112,438 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE NORMAL AND THE REARS ARE RUN-FLATS

Fail 29 Jul 2025 112,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT - DFA (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

FRONT TYRES ARE NORMAL AND THE REARS ARE RUN-FLATS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER GROOVE DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,089 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,813 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,276 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,792 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords Exposed, Inner Shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords Exposed, Inner Shoulder. 275/40Y19R.f. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail In Tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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GW66 ACW is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GW66 ACW, 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 GW66 ACW registered?

GW66 ACW is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 9 November 2016.

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