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D2 DAE

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,649 mi
Last recorded119,649 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 DAE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 119,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 119,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 119,483 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,078 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 119,061 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,731 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 118,553 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 118,540 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,045 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 110,588 miles

offside rear tyre has nail

Pass 28 Jan 2009 101,524 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 97,462 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 97,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 96,550 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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D2 DAE is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D2 DAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D2 DAE registered?

D2 DAE is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is D2 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 DAE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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