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YR16 XGV

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,876 mi
Last recorded71,876 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 XGV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,266 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission pritout

Fail 4 Mar 2020 38,258 miles

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

Acceleration not detected,no emission pritout

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,656 miles

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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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YR16 XGV is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR16 XGV, 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 YR16 XGV registered?

YR16 XGV is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is YR16 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 XGV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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