MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edges
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill coroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edges
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill coroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edges
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes front to rear x2 o/s outer sill at the rear is starting to corode
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heavy corrosion around nearside and offside outer sill. though no within 30cm of prescribed area.
nearside and offside rear brake pipes heavily greased, difficulty inspecting brake pipes
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R203 HUP is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R203 HUP, 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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R203 HUP is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R203 HUP safe to buy?
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