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PL16 GJE

2016 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,935 mi
Last recorded148,935 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 GJE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 148,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 124,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 103,513 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 102,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple/inner edge worn,3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple/inner edge worn, 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 84,055 miles

Front Registration plate faded , not likely to be misread.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,906 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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PL16 GJE is a 2016 BMW 535 in Silver 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 PL16 GJE, 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 PL16 GJE registered?

PL16 GJE is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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