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R784 CDL

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,036 mi
Last recorded135,036 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 CDL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 135,036 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 135,086 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 133,261 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2018 133,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 133,028 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 133,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,625 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,747 miles

Rear Hand brake just met the limit.

Rear Offside side brake pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,439 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 129,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 127,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 125,581 miles

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

airbag light on indicateing fault in SRS system

Pass 25 Oct 2011 121,394 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 117,170 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 112,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 107,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 99,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 93,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 88,055 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 88,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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R784 CDL is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R784 CDL, 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 R784 CDL registered?

R784 CDL is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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