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YK16 LUM

2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,120 mi
Last recorded106,120 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 LUM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 106,120 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,418 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 90,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,841 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 73,827 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected Both. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 46,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 33,268 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 33,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 29,450 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 24,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 24,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 LUM is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LUM, 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 LUM registered?

YK16 LUM is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is YK16 LUM safe to buy?

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