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C4 JKW

2017 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

92,865 mi
Last recorded92,865 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 JKW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 92,865 miles
Pass 1 May 2026 92,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 92,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 195,372 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 195,372 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,431 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))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 185,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,546 miles

engine cover fitted, under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Apr 2024 58,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted, under trays fitted.

Pass 15 May 2023 167,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 167,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 162,937 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2022 33,490 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 31,065 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 149,142 miles

Hand brake reserve travel

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 23,348 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 144,240 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 139,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 131,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,658 miles

Offside front tyre worn and misshaped inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,073 miles

front and rear discs are worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 46,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,031 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 36,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C4 JKW is a 2017 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 C4 JKW, 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 C4 JKW registered?

C4 JKW is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 2017.

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