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A2 RAT

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,847 mi
Last recorded118,847 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RAT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 118,847 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 118,631 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 118,383 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 115,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 114,811 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 114,811 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2017 114,516 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 114,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 112,971 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 111,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,686 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,785 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,785 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,717 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 82,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,822 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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A2 RAT is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 117,977 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 A2 RAT, 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 29 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 RAT registered?

A2 RAT is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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