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R890 UHL

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,766 mi
Last recorded109,766 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 UHL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,766 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front lights defective

Pass 14 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,257 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2020 101,467 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray has a light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 101,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray has a light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 98,435 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 12 Jun 2019 98,435 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 98,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 98,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,997 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,691 miles

near side dip beam on minimum height - adjusters have no effect

near side front tyre is wearing on the outer edge slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,094 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,448 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 87,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 84,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 81,542 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES LOW ON EDGES. †

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

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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R890 UHL is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue 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 R890 UHL, 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 R890 UHL registered?

R890 UHL is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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