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WF16 ONL

2016 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,115 mi
Last recorded100,115 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 ONL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 100,115 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 94,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 88,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 81,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 70,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 59,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,518 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 43,483 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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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WF16 ONL is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black 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 WF16 ONL, 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 WF16 ONL registered?

WF16 ONL is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is WF16 ONL safe to buy?

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