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R5 FTY

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,829 mi
Last recorded136,829 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FTY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 136,829 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 134,756 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 132,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 13,000 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,686 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 129,686 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,423 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,045 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2011 105,404 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,763 miles

both front tyre treads worn on outside edges

Fail 15 Feb 2010 95,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyre treads worn on outside edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,786 miles

both rear tyre treads on limit

Fail 23 Feb 2009 85,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads on limit

Fail 22 Feb 2008 76,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,727 miles

nearside front tyre tread on limit. †air bag light on.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,987 miles

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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R5 FTY is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R5 FTY, 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 R5 FTY registered?

R5 FTY is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R5 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 FTY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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