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KU17 UAW

2017 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,538 mi
Last recorded157,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 UAW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 157,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 143,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,044 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 71,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,251 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,131 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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KU17 UAW is a 2017 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU17 UAW, 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

How do I check the history of KU17 UAW?

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What year was KU17 UAW registered?

KU17 UAW is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is KU17 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU17 UAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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