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R208 KMR

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,421 mi
Last recorded128,421 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 KMR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 128,421 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 127,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 114,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 114,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 100,399 miles

N/S O/S Front brake dics pitted and worn

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,883 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 85,229 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,684 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,979 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 79,892 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,114 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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R208 KMR is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R208 KMR, 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 R208 KMR registered?

R208 KMR is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R208 KMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 KMR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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