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K4 RKF

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,511 mi
Last recorded122,511 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 RKF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 122,511 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 122,511 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,504 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 122,497 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 111,187 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 111,187 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 99,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 91,385 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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K4 RKF 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K4 RKF, 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

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What year was K4 RKF registered?

K4 RKF is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K4 RKF safe to buy?

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