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YL65 KCX

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,588 mi
Last recorded140,588 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 KCX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,588 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 122,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 110,627 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,277 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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YL65 KCX is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YL65 KCX, 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 YL65 KCX registered?

YL65 KCX is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is YL65 KCX safe to buy?

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