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VK16 EBO

2016 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,142 mi
Last recorded40,142 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 EBO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 30,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 26,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,751 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 22,751 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 21,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,941 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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VK16 EBO is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 VK16 EBO, 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 VK16 EBO registered?

VK16 EBO is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VK16 EBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 EBO 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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