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R601 CCY

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,361 mi
Last recorded110,361 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 CCY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,361 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 108,594 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 108,194 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 107,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,234 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 105,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 103,574 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 103,573 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 100,673 miles

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

airbag warning light on.

front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 100,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning light on.

front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 97,757 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 16 Feb 2006 94,763 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 94,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

all brake discs starting to corrode

all brake pipes starting to corrode

condensation in nearside headlamp

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

oil leak

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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R601 CCY is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R601 CCY, 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 R601 CCY registered?

R601 CCY is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R601 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 CCY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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