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VN66 TNO

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 TNO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,578 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 87,375 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 87,373 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,871 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 64,776 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 56,171 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,413 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,766 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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VN66 TNO is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN66 TNO, 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 VN66 TNO registered?

VN66 TNO is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 15 November 2016.

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