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JO52 DNN

2016 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

222,146 mi
Last recorded222,146 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO52 DNN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 222,146 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 127,101 miles

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 29 Aug 2024 206,084 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 125,138 miles

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Pass 6 Sep 2023 183,993 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 183,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,437 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 157,557 miles

Bonnet gas struts expired 07/2021

Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,556 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 113,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,879 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 110,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,238 miles

Nearside Rear Upper strut mount slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 99,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,627 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,517 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,509 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 35,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2009 18,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,784 miles

advise all four tyres wearing on edges

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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JO52 DNN is a 2016 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JO52 DNN, 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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JO52 DNN is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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