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R633 XDA

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,848 mi
Last recorded149,848 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 XDA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 149,848 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight exhaust leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 135,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 127,979 miles

Nearside rear brake hose heavily perished

Oil leak from engine

Slight blow from manifold area

Slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 127,979 miles

Nearside rear brake hose heavily perished

Oil leak from engine

Slight blow from manifold area

Slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Jan 2010 120,570 miles

Blow from exhaust front pipe area

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Offside handbrake reading low

Slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2009 113,531 miles

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

new rear discs and park brake shoes fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2009 113,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 108,508 miles

Slight blow from nearside front pipe

Fail 17 Jan 2008 108,508 miles

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

Slight blow from nearside front pipe

Pass 10 Jan 2007 101,528 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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R633 XDA is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R633 XDA, 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 R633 XDA registered?

R633 XDA is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R633 XDA safe to buy?

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