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YJ16 GJS

2016 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,516 mi
Last recorded78,516 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 GJS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,516 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 9 Aug 2024 69,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 60,530 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 60,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,800 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 50,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 26,047 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 GJS is a 2016 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJS, 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 YJ16 GJS registered?

YJ16 GJS is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is YJ16 GJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 GJS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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