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SW66 WSE

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW66 WSE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,631 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 66,684 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,884 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 48,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes by hoses corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes by hoses corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 48,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes by hoses corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes by hoses corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 18,844 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 18,207 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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SW66 WSE is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue 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 SW66 WSE, 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 SW66 WSE registered?

SW66 WSE is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is SW66 WSE safe to buy?

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