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NK16 LHD

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,105 mi
Last recorded84,105 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 LHD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 84,105 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 84,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,996 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres inner edge starting to wear

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 61,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,221 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 54,219 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,392 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel area

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,248 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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NK16 LHD is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NK16 LHD, 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 NK16 LHD registered?

NK16 LHD is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is NK16 LHD safe to buy?

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