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R361 AOT

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 AOT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre2mm

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,820 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,615 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 65,652 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 62,917 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,026 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 58,026 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,764 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 54,140 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,381 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,078 miles

possible water leak/over heating problem

Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,498 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,884 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 50,638 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,161 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,272 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,172 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,407 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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R361 AOT is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R361 AOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R361 AOT registered?

R361 AOT is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R361 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 AOT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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