MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,117 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake Fluid level Bottle hidden, can not check fluid level
Front Pads can not be seen properly without removing wheels,
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Plastic Shield under vehicle, brake/fuel pipes and sills hidden. Can not check properly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
N/S/R BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW
UNABLE TO OPEN O/S/R DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/R BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW
UNABLE TO OPEN O/S/R DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P273 GDV is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P273 GDV, 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 P273 GDV registered?
P273 GDV is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 1997.
Is P273 GDV safe to buy?
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