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GY66 ECX

2017 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,435 mi
Last recorded97,435 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 ECX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 97,435 miles

Front both front lower arm front bushes worn but no play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge and has deep cut but not to cords or ply

Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,041 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 77,242 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 69,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 59,035 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 49,626 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 49,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, 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

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

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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GY66 ECX is a 2017 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY66 ECX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY66 ECX registered?

GY66 ECX is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is GY66 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY66 ECX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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