MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/S/R tail outer lamp bulb dim
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
one of the O/S/R tail light bulbs is dim
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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R861 TJC is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R861 TJC, 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 R861 TJC registered?
R861 TJC is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R861 TJC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R861 TJC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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