MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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.
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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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P463 DBW is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 4 April 1997.
Is P463 DBW safe to buy?
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