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YT66 YFV

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,518 mi
Last recorded78,518 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT66 YFV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,518 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,318 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 57,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,566 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,729 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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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YT66 YFV 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 87.5%.

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 YT66 YFV, 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 YT66 YFV registered?

YT66 YFV is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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