MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front brake disc starting to corrod
o/s front tyre sidewall spliting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both rear anti roll bar links have play
off side front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HUD 7Y is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 HUD 7Y, 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 HUD 7Y registered?
HUD 7Y is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is HUD 7Y safe to buy?
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