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R203 HUP

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 HUP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 121,178 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 121,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,381 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 118,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,339 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,691 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 107,554 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 107,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 103,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 102,994 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 94,844 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 92,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 83,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 73,713 miles

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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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.

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