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R767 ULU

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 ULU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 96,278 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,262 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 95,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 90,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,970 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,114 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,662 miles

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

N/S/R tyre is perished to excess

O/S/R tyre is perished to excess

Pass 16 Jun 2007 59,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 57,351 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 57,348 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2005 51,185 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2005 51,185 miles

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

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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R767 ULU is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R767 ULU, 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 R767 ULU registered?

R767 ULU is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R767 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 ULU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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