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P417 SUU

1997 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,756 mi
Last recorded113,756 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 530105,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 SUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2007 113,756 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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P417 SUU is a 1997 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 105,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P417 SUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P417 SUU registered?

P417 SUU is a 1997 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P417 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P417 SUU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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