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AU17 VKO

2017 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,145 mi
Last recorded94,145 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 VKO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 83,691 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 75,083 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,077 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 54,209 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 54,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 34,486 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 34,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge and tread separating. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre close to outer sidewall edge.(leaking) ()

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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AU17 VKO is a 2017 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,883 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 AU17 VKO, 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 9 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU17 VKO registered?

AU17 VKO is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is AU17 VKO safe to buy?

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