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R138 KBF

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 KBF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 114,162 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 111,011 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 102,471 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,649 miles

O/S/R Parking brake dragging slightly.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,644 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING OF AGE DETERIORATION

Nail in offside rear tyre

SUMP DAMAGED

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,106 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,761 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 80,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,362 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 76,359 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,550 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 66,550 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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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R138 KBF is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R138 KBF, 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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R138 KBF is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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