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K5 EOO

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 EOO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 86,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 86,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,416 miles

Central Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,556 miles

both front tyres are wearing outer edges slightly

n/s rear tyre is getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,981 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2015 84,102 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slight play

front discs are in poor condition

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 83,377 miles

both front inner rear arm bushes poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,621 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,221 miles

oil leak

rear brake flexys slightly pereshed

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,979 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,979 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,462 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight cut

o/s front tyre has slight cut

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,390 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,853 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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K5 EOO is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K5 EOO, 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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K5 EOO is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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The MOT history for K5 EOO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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