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Y31 MOB

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,076 mi
Last recorded123,076 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 MOB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 123,076 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,080 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 72,429 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,081 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,965 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 49,965 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,620 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 30,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y31 MOB 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 Y31 MOB, 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 Y31 MOB registered?

Y31 MOB is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is Y31 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 MOB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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