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P141 TMJ

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,301 mi
Last recorded202,301 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 TMJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 202,301 miles

hand brake poor

Fail 29 Mar 2011 202,299 miles

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

hand brake poor

Pass 29 Mar 2010 195,373 miles

brake pipes front to rear starting to corode

chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2010 195,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes front to rear starting to corode

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2009 189,365 miles

both headlights on minimum limit (unable to adjust)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 189,346 miles

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

both headlights on minimum limit (unable to adjust)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 180,696 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 180,696 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 172,427 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 172,233 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 162,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drive belt perished and starting to crack

front registration plate cracked

nearside front roll bar link arm ball joint boot split

nearside headlamp aim on minimum

offside rear door does not open

steering drag link has slight play in ball joints

Fail 22 Mar 2006 162,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drive belt perished and starting to crack

front registration plate cracked

nearside front roll bar link arm ball joint boot split

nearside headlamp aim on minimum

offside rear door does not open

steering drag link has slight play in ball joints

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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P141 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P141 TMJ, 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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P141 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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