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IA 2305

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,611 mi
Last recorded93,611 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIA 2305
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 93,611 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Pass 10 Sep 2024 87,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,937 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 74,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,337 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 39,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 May 2019 29,466 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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IA 2305 is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 IA 2305, 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

How do I check the history of IA 2305?

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What year was IA 2305 registered?

IA 2305 is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is IA 2305 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IA 2305 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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