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C11 DAS

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,211 mi
Last recorded136,211 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 DAS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 136,211 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 135,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2014 134,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 125,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 118,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 111,959 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 105,486 miles

h lamp just on limit wont adjust

Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,608 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,077 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 92,783 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 91,660 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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C11 DAS is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C11 DAS, 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 C11 DAS registered?

C11 DAS is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is C11 DAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 DAS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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