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R744 APV

1997 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,263 mi
Last recorded154,263 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 APV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2012 154,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

slight leak in centre exhaust joint

Pass 14 Oct 2008 150,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2008 150,857 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 142,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 133,143 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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R744 APV is a 1997 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R744 APV, 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 R744 APV registered?

R744 APV is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R744 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 APV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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