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SO16 EVX

2016 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,049 mi
Last recorded116,049 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 EVX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit / inner edge worn smooth / outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 115,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit / inner edge worn smooth / outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 99,801 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 93,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 86,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 76,868 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 66,360 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 55,491 miles

all under side of vehicle covered

Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,005 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 45,002 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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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SO16 EVX is a 2016 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO16 EVX, 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 SO16 EVX registered?

SO16 EVX is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is SO16 EVX safe to buy?

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