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P501 AAB

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,590 mi
Last recorded118,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 AAB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2011 118,590 miles

All tyres wearing inner edges,offside front close to legal limit.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipe across vehicle corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 116,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 109,513 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 105,215 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 98,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 93,290 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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P501 AAB is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P501 AAB, 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 P501 AAB registered?

P501 AAB is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P501 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 AAB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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