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P136 BCX

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,776 mi
Last recorded203,776 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 BCX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 203,776 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front wiper catched bottom of screen.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 200,136 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 200,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 197,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 194,688 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 194,688 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 182,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 162,935 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 162,935 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 143,659 miles

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

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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P136 BCX 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 70%.

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 P136 BCX, 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 P136 BCX registered?

P136 BCX is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P136 BCX safe to buy?

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