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SK16 FYL

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,757 mi
Last recorded59,757 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 FYL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Fail 15 Oct 2024 55,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,396 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,551 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SK16 FYL is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black 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 SK16 FYL, 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 SK16 FYL registered?

SK16 FYL is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is SK16 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 FYL 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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