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R55 JEB

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,293 mi
Last recorded69,293 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 JEB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2009 69,293 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 69,293 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,945 miles

Damage to underneath on n/s/r

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,170 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 61,170 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 54,884 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 54,884 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R55 JEB 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 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 R55 JEB, 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 R55 JEB registered?

R55 JEB is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R55 JEB safe to buy?

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