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P456 TDN

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,037 mi
Last recorded180,037 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 TDN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 180,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 176,910 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 172,904 miles

all tyres are wearing on the inner edges

offside front anti roll bar link is deterioated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 167,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 164,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 157,032 miles

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

nearside rear lower wishbone busb worn

Pass 8 Jul 2008 153,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre sidewall sidewall cuts

Pass 25 Jul 2007 152,465 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 152,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 139,921 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 139,921 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Outer Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P456 TDN is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P456 TDN, 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 P456 TDN registered?

P456 TDN is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P456 TDN safe to buy?

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