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R902 VLY

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,345 mi
Last recorded122,345 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 VLY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 122,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,869 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 120,851 miles

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

Nearside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,068 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 119,041 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,598 miles

Headlamp covers slightly misting

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,561 miles

OSF outer steerimng arm boot deteriorating

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,273 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Aug 2010 106,602 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,820 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 103,820 miles

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

handbrake is rough in operation

Pass 4 Sep 2008 100,295 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 100,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,844 miles

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)

f/tyres wearing to outter edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 92,890 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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R902 VLY is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R902 VLY, 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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R902 VLY is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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