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E17 DGW

1997 BMW 535

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

222,828 mi
Last recorded222,828 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 DGW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 222,828 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 222,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 215,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 215,868 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 206,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 196,943 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 196,943 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 183,940 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 183,940 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT UP, ON DASH.

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 162,762 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 162,762 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E17 DGW is a 1997 BMW 535 in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E17 DGW, 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 E17 DGW registered?

E17 DGW is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is E17 DGW safe to buy?

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