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P342 JMO

1997 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,763 mi
Last recorded192,763 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 JMO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 192,763 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 192,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 185,220 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 184,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 170,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 159,580 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 159,577 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 147,752 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 147,752 miles

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

hand brake travel

movement in near side steering system

movement in off side rear suspension system

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2006 147,735 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges, long travel handbrake,

Pass 2 Jun 2005 140,705 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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P342 JMO is a 1997 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P342 JMO, 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 P342 JMO registered?

P342 JMO is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P342 JMO safe to buy?

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