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P159 XKH

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,103 mi
Last recorded164,103 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 XKH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 164,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 159,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 148,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 135,821 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 135,821 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,299 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 130,291 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 130,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 126,823 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front & rear position lamps flickering slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2011 126,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front & rear position lamps flickering slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2010 124,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 121,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 117,149 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 117,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2007 110,418 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 102,130 miles

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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P159 XKH is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P159 XKH, 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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P159 XKH is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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