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YK16 FGM

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,735 mi
Last recorded84,735 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 FGM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 84,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 54,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.. 3-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.. 3-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.. 3-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.. 3-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,302 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,023 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 36,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also severely worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,690 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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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YK16 FGM 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 80%.

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 YK16 FGM, 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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What year was YK16 FGM registered?

YK16 FGM is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is YK16 FGM safe to buy?

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