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YK66 LWW

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,042 mi
Last recorded41,042 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 LWW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 41,042 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 38,814 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges.

Fail 14 Sep 2024 38,814 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 24,239 miles

Diesel test passed trigger not met

Fail 9 Sep 2020 24,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diesel test passed trigger not met

Pass 6 Sep 2019 18,990 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit and worn on edges.

Fail 5 Sep 2019 18,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit and worn on 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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YK66 LWW is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK66 LWW, 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 YK66 LWW registered?

YK66 LWW is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 2016.

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