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P789 RNF

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,224 mi
Last recorded86,224 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 RNF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,224 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,157 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,980 miles

severe oil leak from engine aeria.unable to check due to engine undercover.could be power steering fluid.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing severly inside

Pass 10 Apr 2006 60,379 miles

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

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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P789 RNF is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P789 RNF, 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 P789 RNF registered?

P789 RNF is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P789 RNF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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