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C15 DMP

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,981 mi
Last recorded144,981 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 DMP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 144,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 138,848 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 138,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 131,861 miles

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

ns/f tyre chaffing/

Fail 22 Aug 2007 131,855 miles

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

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

n/ s/ f tyre chaffing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 128,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cat slow to react

very little reserve h/brake lever travel

Fail 6 Apr 2006 128,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

emissions slow to react some smoke evident

rear han dbrake does n ot lock off

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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C15 DMP is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C15 DMP, 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 C15 DMP registered?

C15 DMP is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is C15 DMP safe to buy?

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