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J88 DBA

2016 BMW 435

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,841 mi
Last recorded66,841 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 43552,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DBA
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,841 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 61,089 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2021 40,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2020 24,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 12,763 miles

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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J88 DBA is a 2016 BMW 435 in Black 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 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 52,574 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 10 years old, this BMW 435 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J88 DBA registered?

J88 DBA is a 2016 BMW 435, first registered on 2 November 2016.

Is J88 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 DBA 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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