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WMW 700

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

157,319 mi
Last recorded157,319 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMW 700
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 157,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 152,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 146,787 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 143,512 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 142,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 138,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,249 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 133,836 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 131,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,906 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 126,632 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 124,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 122,193 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,635 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,155 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 110,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 106,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise underbody covered

Fail 15 Oct 2009 106,577 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise underbody covered

Pass 24 Oct 2008 93,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,857 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 63,088 miles

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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WMW 700 is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WMW 700, 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 WMW 700?

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What year was WMW 700 registered?

WMW 700 is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is WMW 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMW 700 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WMW 700 have outstanding finance?

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