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R994 HAN

1997 BMW 535

Purple Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,989 mi
Last recorded160,989 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 HAN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 160,989 miles

NSF tyre wearing on the inner edge

OSR & NSR jacking point areas are corroded and are covered in grease

REAR inner sills are covered in grease and are corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR ON BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

exhaust has gas leaks

oil leak in the engine bay

Fail 17 Jun 2016 160,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill on jacking mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 150,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

rear pads geting low

Fail 20 May 2015 150,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

rear pads geting low

Pass 11 Jun 2014 148,499 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2014 148,490 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gear oil leake

Pass 8 Mar 2012 134,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 134,632 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 130,487 miles

Oil Leak.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 130,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Adv:N/S Headlamp inner lens loose

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 117,543 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 117,328 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 106,755 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 85,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 75,036 miles

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

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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R994 HAN is a 1997 BMW 535 in Purple with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R994 HAN, 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 R994 HAN registered?

R994 HAN is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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