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R642 ENP

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,241 mi
Last recorded95,241 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 ENP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,241 miles

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

Nearside handbrake reading lower than offside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle struggled to meet emission levels

Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,135 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,130 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,020 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 225-55-R16-95W

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 225-55-R16-95W

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,845 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,931 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 54,931 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,253 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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R642 ENP is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R642 ENP, 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 R642 ENP registered?

R642 ENP is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R642 ENP safe to buy?

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