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D17 RBY

2017 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,652 mi
Last recorded40,652 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 RBY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 40,652 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 40,651 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 35,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 31,618 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 26,938 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 26,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 22,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 20,223 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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D17 RBY is a 2017 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D17 RBY, 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 D17 RBY registered?

D17 RBY is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is D17 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 RBY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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