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R951 WNT

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,628 mi
Last recorded167,628 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 WNT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 167,628 miles

os rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2013 162,236 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 157,946 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 157,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 150,772 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 7 Dec 2011 150,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 17 Dec 2010 148,440 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 16 Dec 2010 148,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 8 Dec 2009 145,026 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 141,054 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 141,051 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2007 137,034 miles

advise fuel pipes slightly corroded

advise n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 123,825 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 132,825 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 126,073 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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R951 WNT is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R951 WNT, 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 R951 WNT registered?

R951 WNT is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R951 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 WNT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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