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AX66 ELU

2017 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,980 mi
Last recorded57,980 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 ELU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,980 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 57,980 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 51,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,911 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 19,020 miles

o/sr & n/sr tyres are worn on inner treads

Fail 9 Feb 2021 19,003 miles

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

o/sr & n/sr tyres are worn on inner treads

Pass 10 Jan 2020 15,774 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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AX66 ELU is a 2017 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AX66 ELU, 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 AX66 ELU registered?

AX66 ELU is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 26 January 2017.

Is AX66 ELU safe to buy?

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