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MJ16 FRX

2016 BMW M235I

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,809 mi
Last recorded78,809 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M235I42,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 FRX
MakeBMW
ModelM235I
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2026 78,809 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sunstrip fitted on windscreen, not excessively obscuring drivers view

Fail 27 Oct 2026 78,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides very weak (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sunstrip fitted on windscreen, not excessively obscuring drivers view

Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,512 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,124 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/ n/s front lower arm front bushes have slight movement in them and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 52,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 48,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,814 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 16 Apr 2021 32,018 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 32,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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MJ16 FRX is a 2016 BMW M235I in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ16 FRX registered?

MJ16 FRX is a 2016 BMW M235I, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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