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R170 AJN

1997 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,263 mi
Last recorded69,263 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 AJN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 69,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2008 69,263 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,830 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 63,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,733 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 58,733 miles

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

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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R170 AJN is a 1997 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R170 AJN, 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 R170 AJN registered?

R170 AJN is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R170 AJN safe to buy?

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