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H3 BHM

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,505 mi
Last recorded131,505 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BHM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 131,505 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 131,505 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

couldnt view inner and outter sills due to side kit

Pass 22 May 2009 119,859 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE WARNING LAMP IS ON FLUID LEVEL ON MAXIMUM

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL -ADVISE READJUST

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING

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

OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED

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

Fail 19 May 2009 119,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL -ADVISE READJUST

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING

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

OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 110,841 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight travel on the parking brake may require adjustment soon

Fail 8 Apr 2008 110,841 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight travel on the parking brake may require adjustment soon

Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 86,518 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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H3 BHM is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H3 BHM, 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 H3 BHM registered?

H3 BHM is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is H3 BHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 BHM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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