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YL65 LOJ

2016 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53555,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 LOJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 125,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 125,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn round both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 116,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 116,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,133 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,895 miles

Rear Rear diff rear rubber mounting splitting

Pass 4 Feb 2020 59,294 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing flat on inner edge close to canvas

rear diff bush splitting

Fail 4 Feb 2020 59,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres wearing flat on inner edge close to canvas

rear diff bush splitting

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,714 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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YL65 LOJ is a 2016 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL65 LOJ, 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 YL65 LOJ registered?

YL65 LOJ is a 2016 BMW 535, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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