Bmw 535
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 22 years from 18,351 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
18,351
Best Year
2016 (92%)
Years Covered
22
How reliable is the Bmw 535?
Bmw 535 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 87% | 174 | 66,991 mi |
| 2016 | 92% | 2,284 | 76,181 mi |
| 2015 | 90% | 2,747 | 83,432 mi |
| 2014 | 91% | 1,913 | 94,461 mi |
| 2013 | 89% | 769 | 100,182 mi |
| 2012 | 91% | 633 | 106,253 mi |
| 2011 | 89% | 1,151 | 113,247 mi |
| 2010 | 84% | 809 | 107,888 mi |
| 2009 | 84% | 540 | 145,779 mi |
| 2008 | 86% | 1,119 | 153,295 mi |
| 2007 | 87% | 1,748 | 157,339 mi |
| 2006 | 85% | 1,653 | 158,087 mi |
| 2005 | 86% | 1,498 | 158,153 mi |
| 2004 | 83% | 360 | 160,887 mi |
| 2002 | 84% | 75 | 121,848 mi |
| 2001 | 86% | 58 | 123,957 mi |
| 2000 | 87% | 113 | 121,846 mi |
| 1999 | 82% | 171 | 115,664 mi |
| 1998 | 81% | 302 | 122,677 mi |
| 1997 | 80% | 122 | 122,636 mi |
| 1991 | 74% | 39 | 153,767 mi |
| 1990 | 84% | 73 | 146,067 mi |
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About the Bmw 535
The Bmw 535 has been tested 18,351 times in 2024 MOT data across 22 model years (1990 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2016 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 2,284 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 535s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 146,067 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 66,991 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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