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P211 CDO

1997 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,515 mi
Last recorded142,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 CDO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 142,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 140,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 138,342 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 137,235 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 137,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 134,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 131,293 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (rear arms) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 120,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,858 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 107,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,896 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 99,895 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 94,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 94,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,831 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 81,000 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 81,000 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,396 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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P211 CDO is a 1997 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P211 CDO, 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 P211 CDO registered?

P211 CDO is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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