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HKZ 6104

1997 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

182,063 mi
Last recorded182,063 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 6104
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 182,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front outer sill holed outwith mot requirement

under trays full length not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2024 180,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 180,034 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 177,694 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 177,483 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both at rear suspension arm on sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 175,114 miles

advise exhaust centre slight blow

Fail 8 Dec 2021 175,114 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 173,362 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 173,357 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 169,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 168,823 miles

Rear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 163,164 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 163,164 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 158,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 153,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 148,022 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 148,019 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 142,701 miles

slight kick through front brakes

rear tyres just on pass limit

Pass 24 May 2013 135,944 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 22 May 2012 129,740 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 129,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 123,949 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 123,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 119,556 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge just passed

Fail 10 May 2010 119,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge just passed

Fail 29 May 2009 112,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 112,100 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,386 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 97,673 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 97,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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HKZ 6104 is a 1997 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 HKZ 6104, 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 HKZ 6104 registered?

HKZ 6104 is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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