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R407 GNB

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,431 mi
Last recorded155,431 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 GNB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 155,431 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 155,431 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 145,406 miles

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

o/s f tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2013 145,386 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s f perished on outer edge

o/s f tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 143,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 139,994 miles

2x front tyres starting to perish and split

parking brake only just met required efficiency

Fail 9 Sep 2009 139,994 miles

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

2x front tyres starting to perish and split

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 135,779 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 135,769 miles

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

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

N/S brake reaction bush starting to split.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 132,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 128,346 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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R407 GNB is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R407 GNB, 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 R407 GNB registered?

R407 GNB is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R407 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 GNB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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