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BD66 YNJ

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,751 mi
Last recorded114,751 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD66 YNJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 114,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 114,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2025 109,062 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,416 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 99,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,085 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,952 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 78,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,929 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,245 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 56,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

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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BD66 YNJ 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 53.8%.

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 BD66 YNJ, 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 BD66 YNJ registered?

BD66 YNJ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is BD66 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD66 YNJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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