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YT16 VBK

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,998 mi
Last recorded86,998 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 VBK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 86,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 75,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 58,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,801 miles

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

obd port not reading engine temp , smoke test result zero reading

Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

oil temperature not taken , no dipstick, obd not reading device

Pass 6 May 2021 35,564 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 35,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 30,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,747 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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YT16 VBK is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black 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 YT16 VBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT16 VBK registered?

YT16 VBK is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YT16 VBK 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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