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R260 AAB

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,920 mi
Last recorded108,920 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 AAB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 108,920 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 108,920 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

WIP0ERS POOR==FR DISCS WORN==REAR TYRES 3MM==DASH IN SERVICE MODE

Pass 15 Jul 2006 97,970 miles

W rated tyres on rear of vehicle== engine has undertray== master cylinder covered==

Pass 9 Jul 2005 87,350 miles

NSF FOG MISSING==ENG COVER==AXLE OIL LEAK==FRONT TYRES WEARING EDGES==OSF2MM/NSF1;8MM==

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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R260 AAB is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R260 AAB, 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 R260 AAB registered?

R260 AAB is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R260 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 AAB shows 4 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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