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R54 PEO

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,053 mi
Last recorded123,053 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 PEO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 123,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 117,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front headlamps condensated

n/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 117,057 miles

both front headlamps condensated

n/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Jul 2011 116,708 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming soft/weak.

Fail 30 Jul 2011 116,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming soft/weak.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 113,480 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 113,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 111,164 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 108,676 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 108,676 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 105,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 101,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 99,487 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 99,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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R54 PEO is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R54 PEO, 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 R54 PEO registered?

R54 PEO is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R54 PEO safe to buy?

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