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P392 LAK

1997 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,150 mi
Last recorded149,150 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 LAK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 149,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff is leaking oil

rear nearside inner tyre is wearing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 149,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff is leaking oil

rear nearside inner tyre is wearing

Pass 15 Sep 2012 143,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

oil leaking from diff

Fail 15 Sep 2012 143,683 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

oil leaking from diff

Pass 9 Jul 2011 140,771 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 138,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 133,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 129,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 124,911 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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P392 LAK is a 1997 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P392 LAK, 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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P392 LAK is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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