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LD66 CAX

2016 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,059 mi
Last recorded59,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD66 CAX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 59,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and approx. 2-3mm across centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and approx. 2-3mm across centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,824 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2023 46,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,311 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 36,143 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 29,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 26,680 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 26,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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LD66 CAX is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 LD66 CAX, 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 LD66 CAX registered?

LD66 CAX is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is LD66 CAX safe to buy?

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