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MJ66 LCL

2016 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 LCL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 115,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 105,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 105,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,115 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,754 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 45,927 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 45,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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MJ66 LCL is a 2016 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ66 LCL, 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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What year was MJ66 LCL registered?

MJ66 LCL is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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