MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,512 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag warning light intermittant
all fuel pipes corroded
brake pad warning light displayed
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all suspension rubbers and bushes slightly deteriorated
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all suspension rubbers and bushes slightly deteriorated
engine covers and under covers fitted
oil leal
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Spare tyre defective
exhaust heat sheild insecure at rear
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
exhaust heat sheild insecure at rear
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P128 RFA is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P128 RFA, 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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P128 RFA is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 April 1997.
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