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R483 BLC

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,462 mi
Last recorded88,462 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 BLC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 88,462 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 88,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,236 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 87,236 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 87,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 85,050 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,377 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake percentage low

Pass 8 Mar 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,326 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,586 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,547 miles

all four tyres age on side walls

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,803 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 39,803 miles

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

front wipers

Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,326 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 38,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 37,623 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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R483 BLC is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R483 BLC, 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 R483 BLC registered?

R483 BLC is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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