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N555 MBL

2016 BMW M235I

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,350 mi
Last recorded68,350 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M235I42,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 MBL
MakeBMW
ModelM235I
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 68,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 1 Feb 2025 59,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 50,667 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 50,649 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 44,834 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,260 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 29,906 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 21,850 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 21,835 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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N555 MBL 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N555 MBL registered?

N555 MBL is a 2016 BMW M235I, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is N555 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 MBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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