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NE66 ARA

2017 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,215 mi
Last recorded102,215 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE66 ARA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 102,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 92,731 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,836 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 25,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 14,363 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 14,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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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NE66 ARA is a 2017 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NE66 ARA, 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 NE66 ARA registered?

NE66 ARA is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is NE66 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NE66 ARA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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