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P176 SVF

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,019 mi
Last recorded201,019 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 SVF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 201,019 miles

play in n/s/r bottom joint

Pass 23 Mar 2011 198,224 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 197,623 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 197,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 187,321 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 171,056 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 21 May 2007 171,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

advise engine oil leak's

Pass 15 May 2006 161,726 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2006 161,455 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 161,196 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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P176 SVF 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 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 P176 SVF, 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 P176 SVF registered?

P176 SVF is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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