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R97 LPH

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,201 mi
Last recorded144,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 LPH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 144,201 miles

OSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT TOP BALL JPINT COVER HAS JUST STARTED TO SPLIT

THE NS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

THE NSR AND OSR OUTER PADS LOOK NEAR THE TEST MIN

THE OSR COIL SPRING IS BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM BUT STILL LOCATES IN THE CORRECT PLACE

THERE IS A NAIL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE NSR TYRE INSIDE WALL BUT IS DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 141,445 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

just passed emissions test

Fail 7 Feb 2011 141,445 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

just passed emissions test

Pass 8 Feb 2010 129,349 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 129,349 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 115,371 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 115,798 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 106,599 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 97,114 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 88,712 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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R97 LPH is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R97 LPH, 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 R97 LPH registered?

R97 LPH is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R97 LPH safe to buy?

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