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R399 JTD

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,910 mi
Last recorded91,910 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 JTD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2024 91,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low, especially nearside

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,740 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,802 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,380 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,788 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,024 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 73,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 59,437 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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R399 JTD is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R399 JTD, 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 R399 JTD registered?

R399 JTD is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R399 JTD safe to buy?

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