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VX16 BBN

2016 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,174 mi
Last recorded81,174 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 BBN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 81,174 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 66,826 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 38,271 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 25,478 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn severely on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn severely on inner edge.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 25,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn severely on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn severely on inner edge.

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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VX16 BBN is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 VX16 BBN, 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 VX16 BBN registered?

VX16 BBN is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VX16 BBN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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