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YE54 UDS

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,430 mi
Last recorded73,430 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 UDS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,430 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,792 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,667 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,208 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,073 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,681 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 25,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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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YE54 UDS is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey 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 YE54 UDS, 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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How do I check the history of YE54 UDS?

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What year was YE54 UDS registered?

YE54 UDS is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is YE54 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 UDS 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.

Does YE54 UDS have outstanding finance?

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