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8 JY

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,852 mi
Last recorded39,852 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 39,852 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 36,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 32,718 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 26,926 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 26,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 21,778 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 20,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 18,264 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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8 JY 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 8 JY, 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 8 JY registered?

8 JY is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is 8 JY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 8 JY have outstanding finance?

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