MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,450 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R162 JDK is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 R162 JDK, 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 R162 JDK registered?
R162 JDK is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R162 JDK safe to buy?
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