MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,395 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes ()
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 ()
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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R96 EEC is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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