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N500 CTR

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,142 mi
Last recorded84,142 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 CTR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 84,142 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 38,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,053 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 26,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,199 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 22,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 17,624 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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N500 CTR is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N500 CTR, 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 N500 CTR registered?

N500 CTR is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is N500 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 CTR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N500 CTR have outstanding finance?

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