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YJ16 ESC

2016 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 ESC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,230 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 93,230 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate tinted (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate tinted (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 81,265 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 81,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2024 78,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 67,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 48,994 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,984 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 18,646 miles

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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YJ16 ESC is a 2016 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ16 ESC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ16 ESC registered?

YJ16 ESC is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is YJ16 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 ESC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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