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YX66 MYU

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,033 mi
Last recorded75,033 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX66 MYU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 75,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,129 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 42,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,833 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 33,833 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2019 29,528 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YX66 MYU is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX66 MYU, 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 YX66 MYU registered?

YX66 MYU is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is YX66 MYU safe to buy?

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