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L7 RFY

2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,072 mi
Last recorded102,072 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 RFY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,072 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 102,072 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 96,195 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,484 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,118 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 76,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,611 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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L7 RFY is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L7 RFY, 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 L7 RFY registered?

L7 RFY is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is L7 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 RFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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