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P373 NLX

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

194,326 mi
Last recorded194,326 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 NLX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 194,326 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

n/s front brake wear sensor detached

Fail 17 May 2019 194,326 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s front brake wear sensor detached

Pass 18 Jun 2018 195,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 195,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 190,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 190,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 188,624 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 186,636 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 116,449 miles

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 116,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 110,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 110,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,664 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 101,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,563 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 101,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 100,226 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 100,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 100,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 97,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 96,601 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,613 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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P373 NLX is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P373 NLX, 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 P373 NLX registered?

P373 NLX is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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