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R829 NJW

1997 BMW 535

Blue Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,530 mi
Last recorded201,530 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 NJW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 201,530 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 201,530 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 195,201 miles

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

rear sills rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2017 188,627 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 188,627 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 180,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 170,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 166,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 164,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 160,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 158,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 156,360 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 151,091 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 151,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 136,935 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 136,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 127,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,350 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 113,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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R829 NJW is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R829 NJW, 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 R829 NJW registered?

R829 NJW is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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