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K10 BUN

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,381 mi
Last recorded110,381 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 BUN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,381 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 110,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,635 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 98,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 76,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,071 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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K10 BUN is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K10 BUN, 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 K10 BUN registered?

K10 BUN is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is K10 BUN safe to buy?

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