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P420 ACD

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,325 mi
Last recorded123,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 ACD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 123,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 114,775 miles

both front rear arm inner bushes slight play

n\s\r tyre has cut in side wall

o\s\f tyre has cut in side wall not showing cord

o\s\f tyre has nail in tread

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 31 Jul 2009 114,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front rear arm inner bushes slight play

n\s\r tyre has cut in side wall

o\s\f tyre has cut in side wall not showing cord

o\s\f tyre has nail in tread

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 102,243 miles

damage to side wall of near side rear tyre

slight wear in offside rear antiroll bar link joint

Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,543 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 87,542 miles

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

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RESOVOIR

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFF SIDE REAR STABALIZER LINK JOINT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 87,250 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P420 ACD is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P420 ACD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P420 ACD registered?

P420 ACD is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P420 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 ACD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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