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R239 NWT

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,808 mi
Last recorded176,808 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 NWT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 176,808 miles

nearside parkbrake effort low

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

slight perishing to offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 7 Feb 2012 171,879 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 171,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 168,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leaks

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower hub mount bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2011 168,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

engine oil leaks

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower hub mount bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2010 164,717 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 164,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 162,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 160,639 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads wearing low

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 160,245 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 160,178 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres bald on outer shoulder

offside catalytic converter broken inside

Pass 10 Jan 2007 150,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 134,610 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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R239 NWT is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R239 NWT, 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 R239 NWT registered?

R239 NWT is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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