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P496 OJW

1997 BMW 535

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,884 mi
Last recorded66,884 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 OJW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,884 miles

o/s/f tyre 5/5/2mm

oil leak around cam/cover gaskets

Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,884 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre 5/5/2mm

oil leak around cam/cover gaskets

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,746 miles

Nearside parking brake only just meets the minimum requirements

Offside front tyre worn low on the outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,591 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P496 OJW is a 1997 BMW 535 in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P496 OJW, 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

How do I check the history of P496 OJW?

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What year was P496 OJW registered?

P496 OJW is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P496 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 OJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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