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R284 NFP

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,448 mi
Last recorded116,448 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 NFP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,448 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front link arm dust cover split

Fail 1 Nov 2010 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front link arm dust cover split

Pass 2 Nov 2009 108,180 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,658 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 89,092 miles

main metal fuel pipes starting to rust

o/s rear rubber brake hose splitting

slight play in o/s rear suspension arm lower rear ball joint

Fail 15 Oct 2007 89,091 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

main metal fuel pipes starting to rust

o/s rear rubber brake hose splitting

slight play in o/s rear suspension arm lower rear ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2006 81,267 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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R284 NFP is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R284 NFP, 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 R284 NFP registered?

R284 NFP is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R284 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 NFP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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