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YC66 AYP

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,916 mi
Last recorded102,916 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 AYP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 102,916 miles

Front both offside & nearside tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 30 Jul 2026 102,907 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both offside & nearside, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both offside & nearside tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2025 83,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,699 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 65,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush shock mounting chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 44,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 32,781 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 32,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 AYP is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AYP, 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 AYP registered?

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

Is YC66 AYP safe to buy?

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