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R160 NFP

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,302 mi
Last recorded120,302 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 NFP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 120,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 120,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf drop link play to limit

wipers poor, ns headlight image poor, osr top suspension arm ball joint cover deteriorated to limit, nsr top suspension arm play in ball joint to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2012 117,309 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 112,174 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 112,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 109,969 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 105,639 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 97,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,845 miles

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2006 84,606 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 84,605 miles

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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R160 NFP is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R160 NFP, 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 R160 NFP registered?

R160 NFP is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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