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VE16 VSL

2016 BMW 435

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43552,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 VSL
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 142,012 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 141,997 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 141,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,197 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,641 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 107,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,209 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 92,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,703 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 435?

Based on 117,140 MOT tests across 14,389 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
6,916
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,389
On UK Roads
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VE16 VSL is a 2016 BMW 435 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 BMW 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 52,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 435 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 435 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE16 VSL registered?

VE16 VSL is a 2016 BMW 435, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is VE16 VSL safe to buy?

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