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YG16 MFW

2016 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,860 mi
Last recorded84,860 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 MFW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 84,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,562 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 79,014 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 76,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 72,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 55,119 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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YG16 MFW is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG16 MFW, 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 YG16 MFW registered?

YG16 MFW is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is YG16 MFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 MFW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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