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E10 PWM

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,907 mi
Last recorded102,907 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 PWM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,907 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 102,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 102,518 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,452 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside ; 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 94,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside ; 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 87,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 3 Sep 2022 84,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,570 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 82,327 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2018 82,153 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 81,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 81,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 80,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 78,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 7 May 2013 78,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 72,668 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 70,840 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 70,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 69,701 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both roker cover gaskets are leaking

wipers smearing screen

Pass 6 May 2008 68,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake reaction bushes are weak

both front tyres cracked/perished

n/s/f track rod eend ball joint rubber is split

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint rubber split

Pass 11 May 2007 67,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 66,766 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 66,765 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged not exposing cords

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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E10 PWM is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E10 PWM, 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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E10 PWM is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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