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P158 ADD

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,774 mi
Last recorded196,774 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 ADD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 196,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 12 Jan 2012 118,588 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 170,255 miles

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)

f/n/s tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 156,295 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 146,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 138,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 128,617 miles

as 1st tets

Fail 15 Jan 2007 128,617 miles

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

large cut on n/s/r tyre beed proctor

large part on n/s/f tyre beed proctor missing

Pass 18 Jan 2006 117,342 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 117,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P158 ADD is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver 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 P158 ADD, 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 P158 ADD registered?

P158 ADD is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P158 ADD safe to buy?

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