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MK66 VAH

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,804 mi
Last recorded105,804 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK66 VAH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,804 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 98,331 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 98,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,861 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 76,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,845 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,713 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,578 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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MK66 VAH is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey 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 MK66 VAH, 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 MK66 VAH registered?

MK66 VAH is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is MK66 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK66 VAH 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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