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P319 LJM

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,098 mi
Last recorded174,098 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 LJM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 174,098 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 173,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 165,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 162,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear door dosen open from out side

Fail 10 Sep 2008 162,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear door dosen open from out side

Pass 3 Aug 2007 158,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 153,976 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 153,976 miles

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

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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P319 LJM is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P319 LJM, 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 P319 LJM registered?

P319 LJM is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P319 LJM safe to buy?

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