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R336 JMV

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

189,207 mi
Last recorded189,207 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 JMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 189,207 miles

Corrosion to boot lock

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear backbox deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Surface corrosion to sill including jacking point

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All round (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 186,459 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill by jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill by jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 181,799 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 176,301 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner side wall cracking but not yet showing tyre cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 174,524 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread very low but not showing tyre cords yet (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play on steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 141,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 136,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

near side front side wall repair

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 128,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,551 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall but not tho to cords

nearside front tyre has had side wheel repair

Pass 3 Oct 2012 116,979 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 111,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010

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

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

front discs rusty on eged

front tyres worn

o/s/r disc rusty

o/s/r tyre worn

rear discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front discs rusty on eged

front tyres worn

o/s/r disc rusty

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 98,073 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,261 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 90,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 80,972 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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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R336 JMV is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R336 JMV, 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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R336 JMV is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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