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EX66 VJJ

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,596 mi
Last recorded75,596 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 VJJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 75,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,203 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2021 51,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,542 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 46,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 pirelli p7 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 42,686 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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EX66 VJJ is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX66 VJJ, 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 EX66 VJJ registered?

EX66 VJJ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is EX66 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 VJJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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