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OUI 9026

1997 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,430 mi
Last recorded174,430 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 9026
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 174,430 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 174,430 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2014 170,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 170,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 167,090 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 166,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs lipped

offside front steering arm end ball cover poor

offside front to rear brake pipe at rear rusting

power steering pipe from resevoir poor

slight play in nearside rear lower hub bush

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Sep 2012 162,894 miles

nearside front tyre cut in tread

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

rear tyres wearing close to limits

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 13 Sep 2012 162,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres very close to limits, nearside rear tyre has cut in tread. Nearside front tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 154,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 145,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 139,613 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2009 139,575 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 135,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 128,740 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 128,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 123,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 114,333 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear seat belt not tested has child seat fitted

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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OUI 9026 is a 1997 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OUI 9026, 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 OUI 9026 registered?

OUI 9026 is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is OUI 9026 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 9026 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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