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P401 GDA

1997 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 GDA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 106,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at fuel tank/offside rear inner sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear& offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear& offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Sep 2020 104,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2019 102,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at offside rear inner sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill/jacking point is heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at fuel tank/offside rear inner sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,651 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at offside rear inner sill/fuel tank area

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,948 miles

offside rear inner sill is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,009 miles

front to rear brake pipe at offside rear inner sill/fuel tank is slightly corroded

offside rear inner sill is slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,654 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 91,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 89,203 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 89,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2010 82,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 82,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 79,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,085 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre weaing on outside and side wall slightly damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2008 76,084 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre weaing on outside and side wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,495 miles

low reading from nearside parking brake ?

Pass 13 Sep 2005 65,733 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 65,495 miles

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 lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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P401 GDA is a 1997 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 P401 GDA, 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 P401 GDA registered?

P401 GDA is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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