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R297 JOJ

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,917 mi
Last recorded142,917 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 JOJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 142,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 141,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 29 Jan 2014 138,787 miles

brake pipes been greased up

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 133,716 miles

airbag light on

both rear tyres near limit

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 133,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

both rear tyres near limit

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 131,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 127,952 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 127,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 124,921 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 118,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 110,277 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 102,349 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 91,087 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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R297 JOJ 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 76.9%.

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 R297 JOJ, 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 R297 JOJ registered?

R297 JOJ is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R297 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 JOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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