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WD16 FVJ

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,775 mi
Last recorded109,775 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 109,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 100,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 90,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight Play ?? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,062 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,001 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,069 miles

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

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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WD16 FVJ is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WD16 FVJ, 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 WD16 FVJ registered?

WD16 FVJ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is WD16 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD16 FVJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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