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P463 DBW

1997 BMW 535

Blue Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,754 mi
Last recorded196,754 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 DBW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 196,754 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 196,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 191,651 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 183,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 170,363 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 170,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 166,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 158,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 151,596 miles

bonnet release catch needs attention.

front and rear brake pads look to require replacment in appx 5000 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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P463 DBW is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P463 DBW, 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 P463 DBW registered?

P463 DBW is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P463 DBW safe to buy?

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