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R4 KWH

1997 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,470 mi
Last recorded137,470 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 KWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 137,470 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 133,293 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 125,826 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 119,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 114,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 110,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 110,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 108,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,601 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,763 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

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

Slight oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2015 94,220 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake hoses are perished

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S/r upper arm has slight play

Rear brake hoses are perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front brake reaction bushes have play

both front headlight slightly cloudy

both rear brake hoses perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,351 miles

Advise replacement of both rear tyres as soon as possible.

Advise replacement of front brake pads as soon as possible.

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 78,753 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 78,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 20 Oct 2008 75,806 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 75,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,848 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,110 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tie rod-inner bushes weak.

Slight oil staining on steering box.

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

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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R4 KWH is a 1997 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R4 KWH, 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 R4 KWH registered?

R4 KWH is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R4 KWH safe to buy?

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