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MBZ 8598

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,907 mi
Last recorded75,907 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 8598
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,907 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,437 miles

Visual advisory rear pads aproxx 25% left front discs slightly lipped pads aproxx 30%left

Pass 1 Mar 2024 62,595 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,422 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 46,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,777 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,903 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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MBZ 8598 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 MBZ 8598, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBZ 8598 registered?

MBZ 8598 is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 9 April 2016.

Is MBZ 8598 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 8598 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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