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A4 MTC

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,068 mi
Last recorded120,068 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MTC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 120,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 127,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 107,403 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Aug 2007 107,402 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 98,812 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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A4 MTC is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A4 MTC, 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 A4 MTC registered?

A4 MTC is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is A4 MTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 MTC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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