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R601 DKX

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,884 mi
Last recorded173,884 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 DKX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 173,884 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

tyre wear started on both rear inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 161,098 miles

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 19 Aug 2008 160,552 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 160,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,152 miles

air bag light on

Pass 30 Aug 2006 140,430 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center spoiler brake light insercure

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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R601 DKX is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R601 DKX, 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 R601 DKX registered?

R601 DKX is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R601 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 DKX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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