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J16 LBY

2017 BMW 435

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,609 mi
Last recorded154,609 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 43548,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 LBY
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 154,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 154,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 128,858 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 128,851 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 104,735 miles

emissions to low to register

Pass 26 May 2023 86,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 68,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 52,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,231 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 42,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 435?

Based on 117,140 MOT tests across 14,389 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
6,916
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,389
On UK Roads
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J16 LBY is a 2017 BMW 435 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 BMW 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 48,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 435 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 435 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J16 LBY registered?

J16 LBY is a 2017 BMW 435, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is J16 LBY safe to buy?

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