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LY16 NHA

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,891 mi
Last recorded108,891 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 NHA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 108,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,118 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 74,760 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,949 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 41,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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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LY16 NHA is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY16 NHA, 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 LY16 NHA registered?

LY16 NHA is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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The MOT history for LY16 NHA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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