MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,665 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both Rear Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing
Condensation In Both Headlamp Glasses
Engine Undertray Fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Has Cut In Sidewall (Legal Limit 1.6mm)
Rear Brake Discs Scored
Slight Oil Leak from Rear Differential
Windscreen MArked And Chipped
Both Front Wipers Smearing
Chips In Windscreen
Condensation In Nearside Headlamp Glass
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Inner Brake Pads Low
Rear Diff Oil Leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working
All mot advises still evident from previous mot test number 301228527228 16/08/2007
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs liped
Offside front suspension dust gaiter loose
Offside headlamp condensated
Oil leak evident from area of oil filter houseing
Rear brake discs liped and pads worn low close to mot limits
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R51 OPE is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R51 OPE, 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 R51 OPE registered?
R51 OPE is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R51 OPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R51 OPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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