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B5 RNX

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,276 mi
Last recorded173,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RNX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 173,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 168,912 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

plastic under trays fitted and plastic cover sills

Pass 1 Jul 2016 164,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 161,771 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 159,227 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 157,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 153,454 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 153,454 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 149,520 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 149,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 146,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 146,216 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 141,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 135,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 129,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 129,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 123,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 117,513 miles

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

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

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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B5 RNX is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B5 RNX, 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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What year was B5 RNX registered?

B5 RNX is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is B5 RNX safe to buy?

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