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P210 DPK

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,514 mi
Last recorded94,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 DPK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,514 miles

oil leak on lower side of engine

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,256 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,597 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)

oil leaks,slight play in steering

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,959 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,874 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,587 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,710 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,102 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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P210 DPK is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P210 DPK, 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 P210 DPK registered?

P210 DPK is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P210 DPK safe to buy?

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