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P1 ACS

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,676 mi
Last recorded24,676 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 ACS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 24,676 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 24,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 24,412 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 24,185 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,881 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 12,648 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 12,643 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,122 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,721 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 11,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,150 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,629 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,858 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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P1 ACS is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P1 ACS, 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 P1 ACS registered?

P1 ACS is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P1 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 ACS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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