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M374 ELC

1995 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,359 mi
Last recorded184,359 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM374 ELC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 184,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust mountain broken centre both

Pass 12 May 2008 178,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 167,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 154,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 154,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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M374 ELC is a 1995 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M374 ELC, 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 31 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M374 ELC registered?

M374 ELC is a 1995 BMW 535, first registered on 20 February 1995.

Is M374 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M374 ELC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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