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OV16 ZTT

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,131 mi
Last recorded172,131 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 ZTT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 172,131 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 165,485 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 158,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 158,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 151,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 143,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 113,261 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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OV16 ZTT is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV16 ZTT, 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 OV16 ZTT registered?

OV16 ZTT is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is OV16 ZTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 ZTT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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