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P442 AHR

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,897 mi
Last recorded109,897 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 AHR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,897 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 109,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,121 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 109,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 108,510 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2019 108,510 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 108,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades deteriated (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hydrolic fluid leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,995 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 107,995 miles

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 106,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,423 miles

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

centre brake light

Fail 27 Jun 2013 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

centre brake light

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,849 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 99,847 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,379 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 89,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both metal brake pipes by fuel tank advanced corrosion

child seat fitted to n/s/f

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/rf door does not open from outside

plastic trims fitted over sills

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link gaiter split

Fail 6 Jul 2009 69,534 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link gaiter split

Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 58,527 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 49,046 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check underside of vehicle + body sills properly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P442 AHR is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P442 AHR, 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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P442 AHR is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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