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B1 CBJ

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,491 mi
Last recorded57,491 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 CBJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 57,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,418 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 53,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 48,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 49,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 42,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 43,017 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 35,810 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 38,511 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Fail 22 Nov 2021 38,511 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,474 miles

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 24 May 2019 26,852 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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B1 CBJ is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B1 CBJ, 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 B1 CBJ registered?

B1 CBJ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is B1 CBJ safe to buy?

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