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RF66 SYC

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,243 mi
Last recorded85,243 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF66 SYC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber boot split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber boot split

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop detached

Pass 8 Nov 2022 50,730 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,411 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 37,362 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 28,880 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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RF66 SYC is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RF66 SYC, 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

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What year was RF66 SYC registered?

RF66 SYC is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is RF66 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF66 SYC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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