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P32 EPC

1997 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,225 mi
Last recorded279,225 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 EPC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 279,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 267,107 miles

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front inner door handle requires attention soon

offside number plate light dim

offside rear door does not open from outside

offside rear sidelight dim

oil leak

slight bad earth in nearside main beam

slight blow from both centre exhaust joints

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

washers require attention soon

Pass 8 Jun 2009 231,247 miles

offside front tyre close to leagl limit

traction control light on

Fail 29 May 2009 231,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre close to leagl limit

Pass 21 May 2008 210,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside outersill slighty damaged

Fail 14 May 2008 209,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2007 182,467 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 180,930 miles

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

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

offside handbrake giving a reading but not locking

Pass 8 May 2006 154,942 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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P32 EPC is a 1997 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P32 EPC, 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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P32 EPC is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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