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R191 LPH

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,574 mi
Last recorded103,574 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 LPH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,574 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,561 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,061 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 95,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,583 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 89,511 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 81,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R191 LPH is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R191 LPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R191 LPH registered?

R191 LPH is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R191 LPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 LPH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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