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B5 XCH

2020 BMW 535

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,588 mi
Last recorded73,588 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XCH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,588 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 55,549 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,054 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 62,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 35,827 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 35,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,339 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obsccuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2022 47,459 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 38,098 miles

Undertrays & Engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 22 May 2020 29,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 20,271 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 20,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Dead flies smeared across screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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B5 XCH is a 2020 BMW 535 in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B5 XCH, 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 6 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B5 XCH registered?

B5 XCH is a 2020 BMW 535, first registered on 8 October 2020.

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