MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air bag warning lamp indicatring possible system fault
Both front anti roll bar link rod joint gaiters split
Both front shock absorbers worn
Both front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading
Both front windscreen washer jets incorrectly aimed
Both front windscreen wiper blades worn
Front tyre types mismatched (load ratings differant)
Front windscreen damaged within swept area
Nearside front tyre worn low on tread sholders
Offside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage
Slight play in offside rear lower hub mounting rear bush
Spare tyre side wall damaged (cords exposed)
Traction control lamp indicating possible system fault
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Air bag warning lamp indicating possible system fault
Both front anti roll bar link rod joint boots split
Both front shock absorbers worn
Both front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading
Both front windscreen washer jets incorrectly aimed
Both front windscreen wiper blades worn
Front tyre types mismatchede (load ratings differant)
Front windscreen damaged within swept area
Nearside front tyre worn low on tread sholders
Offside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage
Slight play in offside rear lower hub mounting rear bush
Spare tyre side wall badly damaged (cords exposed)
Traction control lamp indicating possible system fault
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R9 TPS is a 1997 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R9 TPS, 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 R9 TPS registered?
R9 TPS is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 20 October 1997.
Is R9 TPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R9 TPS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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