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R51 OPE

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,665 mi
Last recorded155,665 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 OPE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 155,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 152,129 miles

Both Front Wipers Smearing

Chips In Windscreen

Condensation In Nearside Headlamp Glass

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Rear Diff Oil Leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2008 144,906 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 144,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 136,970 miles

All mot advises still evident from previous mot test number 301228527228 16/08/2007

Fail 16 Aug 2007 132,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 127,111 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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