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OW66 PBY

2017 BMW 535

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,968 mi
Last recorded48,968 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW66 PBY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 48,968 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 45,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Monitor possible low pad sensor wiring displaying on dashboard between mot inspection dates. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 42,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads - monitor possible low pad sensor wiring displaying on dashboard between mot inspection dates (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads - monitor possible low pad sensor wiring displaying on dashboard between mot inspection dates (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 38,780 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 38,744 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,281 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 27,825 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,030 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 22,940 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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OW66 PBY is a 2017 BMW 535 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW66 PBY, 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 OW66 PBY registered?

OW66 PBY is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 23 February 2017.

Is OW66 PBY safe to buy?

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