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R33 JWR

1997 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,355 mi
Last recorded117,355 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 JWR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 117,355 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F tyre slight cracking around outer shoulder

Slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 17 Oct 2011 115,562 miles

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

Wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 17 Oct 2011 115,562 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 20 Oct 2010 113,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 111,652 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 111,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 105,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 102,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 99,317 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 99,288 miles

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

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

Front No plate cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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R33 JWR is a 1997 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R33 JWR, 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 R33 JWR registered?

R33 JWR is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R33 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 JWR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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