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R228 BEW

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,921 mi
Last recorded117,921 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 BEW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 117,850 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroded, inner and outer

Both headlights deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear caster bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel pipes to flexi hoses heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,008 miles

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded

The front and front to rear brake pipes are quite corroded in places

The rear brake hoses are deteriorated

The rear brake pads look very worn

The sills are covered, the sills and floor pans are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 112,091 miles

Front and main brake pipes quite corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Sills covered and look corroded

The rear brake pads look very worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,622 miles

Both main brake pipes corroded

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

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

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

Rear brakes pads starting to wear low

Fail 11 Feb 2016 108,603 miles

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

Both main brake pipes corroded

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

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

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

Rear brakes pads starting to wear low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,760 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 105,757 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,999 miles

Airbag light stays on

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 99,987 miles

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

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

Airbag light stays on

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 96,813 miles

***SRS LAMP ON***

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 96,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

***SRS LAMP ON***

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 94,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Anti roll bar links top rubber dust seal split

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,418 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,394 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 91,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2006 85,641 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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R228 BEW is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R228 BEW, 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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R228 BEW is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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