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P195 SVF

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 SVF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,945 miles

judder on rear brakes

movement in front steering joints

offside rear front top suspension arm movement

screen chipped

windows tinted

customer has false reading number plates in vehicle

movement in offside rear lower balljoint

power steering box area wet

Fail 9 Jul 2007 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

movement in front steering joints

movement in offside rear lower ball joint

offside rear front top suspension arm movement

power steering box area damp

slight judder on rear brakes

windows tinted

Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,654 miles

THE FOLOWING ADVISE IS STRICT AND MUST BE ACTED UPON;o/s and n/s rear tyre side wall cracking around circumfrance of walls.

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

wiring for brake wear indicator adrift

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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P195 SVF is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P195 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 P195 SVF registered?

P195 SVF is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P195 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P195 SVF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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