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LP61 MUG

2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,871 mi
Last recorded100,871 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 MUG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,871 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 100,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2025 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,942 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 103,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 79,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,746 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 51,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 42,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 84,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 32,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 27,204 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

damp patch at fuel tank area

Pass 6 Jan 2018 71,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,358 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 62,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,006 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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LP61 MUG is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LP61 MUG, 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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LP61 MUG is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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