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R577 HBB

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,076 mi
Last recorded140,076 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 HBB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 140,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 140,069 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 138,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 131,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 129,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 129,650 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 126,400 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 118,021 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 103,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 99,862 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from fan belt

Pass 15 Nov 2006 96,086 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 92,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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R577 HBB is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R577 HBB, 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 R577 HBB registered?

R577 HBB is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R577 HBB safe to buy?

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