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P449 DPG

1997 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 DPG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 108,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 104,772 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 104,717 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyres edges worn

Pass 26 May 2006 100,999 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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P449 DPG is a 1997 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P449 DPG, 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 P449 DPG registered?

P449 DPG is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P449 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P449 DPG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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