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P794 CCT

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,191 mi
Last recorded94,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 CCT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 94,191 miles

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

Front Suspension and components corroded

Rear Suspension and components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 94,067 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 87,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes greased / corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside cill has plastic cover unable to check

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

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

Offside cill has plastic cover unable to check

Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 73,992 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,924 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,924 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,712 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,712 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,914 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,398 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,852 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,279 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,610 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,607 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 62,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,977 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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P794 CCT is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P794 CCT, 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 P794 CCT registered?

P794 CCT is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P794 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P794 CCT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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