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YC66 AET

2016 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,920 mi
Last recorded157,920 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 AET
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 157,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 157,588 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 137,474 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 137,473 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2022 114,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,272 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,921 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 57,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (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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YC66 AET is a 2016 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC66 AET, 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 YC66 AET registered?

YC66 AET is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is YC66 AET safe to buy?

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