CarVerify

Free Car Check

R96 EEC

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,395 mi
Last recorded105,395 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 EEC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 105,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,579 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn/scrubbing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 95,572 miles

Front Headlights are deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 94,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 94,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,560 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyre treads wearing low

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 24 May 2013 91,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front head light lens has condensation

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 17 May 2012 89,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rubber mount missing

dash board digital lights faded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low

power steering pipes damp

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and sump guard covers fitted

front bumper damaged

light misting of oil around power steering hoses

Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs edges corroded

slight misting of oil on steering box and power steering pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,913 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

boot lid damaged

power steering pipes damp

sump guard fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front side lights flickering

power steering box damp

power steering pipes damp

Fail 31 Oct 2007 74,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front side lights flickering

power steering box damp

power steering pipes damp

Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,720 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear brake pads 50% worn

steering box damp

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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R96 EEC is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R96 EEC, 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

How do I check the history of R96 EEC?

You can check the full history of R96 EEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R96 EEC registered?

R96 EEC is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R96 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 EEC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R96 EEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R96 EEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.