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M5 WAE

2016 BMW 535

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,518 mi
Last recorded35,518 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 WAE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 35,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 30,959 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 30,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 26,108 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 24,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 19,726 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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M5 WAE is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M5 WAE, 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 M5 WAE registered?

M5 WAE is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is M5 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 WAE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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