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J66 YCB

2016 BMW M235I

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M235I42,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 YCB
MakeBMW
ModelM235I
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,902 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 98,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 91,585 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 91,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 59,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,424 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 15 Nov 2019 52,562 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M235I?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads
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J66 YCB is a 2016 BMW M235I in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW M235I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 42,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW M235I typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M235I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J66 YCB registered?

J66 YCB is a 2016 BMW M235I, first registered on 7 December 2016.

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