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OU17 YPX

2017 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU17 YPX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 98,223 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 98,223 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 Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2026 98,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 87,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,909 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated doughnut split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak evidence in wheel arch ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,237 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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OU17 YPX is a 2017 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU17 YPX, 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 OU17 YPX registered?

OU17 YPX is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2017.

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The MOT history for OU17 YPX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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