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SJI 5023

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,166 mi
Last recorded89,166 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 5023
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,166 miles

Oil leak

Rear boot spoiler insecure at one end

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn smooth on edges almost to cords and sidewalls cracked

rear spoiler has come unstuck on one side

Fail 14 Jul 2015 84,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn smooth on edges almost to cords and sidewalls cracked

rear spoiler has come unstuck on one side

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn smooth on edges and sidewalls cracking

rear spoiler un stuck at one end

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

boot spoiler partially insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2013 78,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

boot spoiler partially insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light illuminated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light illuminated

boot spoiler insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,031 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 73,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,415 miles

Oil leak

airbag light illuminated

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge almost to cords

oil level on minimum

Fail 15 Jul 2010 70,413 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Oil leak

airbag light illuminated

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge almost to cords

Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbag light illumiinated

both rear tyres worn smooth on very inner edges

rear axle/diff making a sligtly rough bearing noise

Fail 9 Jul 2009 66,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbag light illumiinated

both rear tyres worn smooth on very inner edges

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,274 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,285 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,006 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 57,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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SJI 5023 is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SJI 5023, 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 SJI 5023 registered?

SJI 5023 is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SJI 5023 safe to buy?

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