MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H5 SBR is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H5 SBR, 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 H5 SBR registered?
H5 SBR is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 16 September 1997.
Is H5 SBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for H5 SBR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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