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YC66 CWU

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,559 mi
Last recorded74,559 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 CWU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,559 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 61,979 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 6 Sep 2023 53,627 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 53,627 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 28,910 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,163 miles

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 CWU is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CWU, 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 YC66 CWU?

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What year was YC66 CWU registered?

YC66 CWU is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is YC66 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC66 CWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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