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WM51 TAR

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 TAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 80,927 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 69,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 60,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 56,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,214 miles

Rear brake pads approx 75%worn

Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,400 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 30,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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WM51 TAR 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 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 WM51 TAR, 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

How do I check the history of WM51 TAR?

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What year was WM51 TAR registered?

WM51 TAR is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is WM51 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 TAR 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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