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R81 SRU

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,358 mi
Last recorded150,358 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 SRU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 150,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 150,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays slighty damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2020 140,522 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 140,096 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 134,662 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 6 Aug 2018 134,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 128,247 miles

REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 4 Jul 2016 128,237 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL PANEL, NEXT TO JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMP LENSE AFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT AND BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL PANEL, NEXT TO JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 17 Jul 2015 125,117 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN TO WEAR MARKERS ON OUTER EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH SILL PANELS AT ADJACENT TO REAR JACKING POINTS

Fail 14 Jul 2015 125,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN TO WEAR MARKERS ON OUTER EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH SILL PANELS AT ADJACENT TO REAR JACKING POINTS

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,872 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 121,872 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 119,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 113,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 107,087 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 107,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,875 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 93,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,513 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 86,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,685 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R81 SRU is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R81 SRU, 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 R81 SRU registered?

R81 SRU is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R81 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 SRU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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