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R98 NFP

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,678 mi
Last recorded15,678 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 NFP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 15,678 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,678 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 148,321 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 137,750 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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R98 NFP is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R98 NFP, 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 R98 NFP registered?

R98 NFP is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R98 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 NFP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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