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R235 GPT

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,378 mi
Last recorded168,378 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 GPT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 168,378 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 168,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper damage

Pass 2 Nov 2019 168,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

all under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 157,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 157,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 155,059 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 151,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 148,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light is on

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 145,416 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 144,565 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 140,951 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 129,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 118,955 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 118,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 112,095 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 101,699 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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R235 GPT is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R235 GPT, 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 R235 GPT registered?

R235 GPT is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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