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2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,554 mi
Last recorded97,554 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 BTC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 97,554 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 97,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 91,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,858 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,573 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,468 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 62,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,509 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 41,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,875 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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J12 BTC is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J12 BTC, 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 J12 BTC registered?

J12 BTC is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is J12 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 BTC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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