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RA66 DFY

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA66 DFY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 63,293 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 56,383 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 56,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 52,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 46,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,130 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,665 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 30,357 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 30,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted.

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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RA66 DFY 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 77.8%.

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 RA66 DFY, 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

How do I check the history of RA66 DFY?

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What year was RA66 DFY registered?

RA66 DFY is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is RA66 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA66 DFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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