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P535 KKP

1997 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,378 mi
Last recorded137,378 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 KKP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 137,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 135,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 134,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

slight wear on front brake disc,s.

Fail 30 Jul 2011 132,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 129,699 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front tyre, inside wall.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 127,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 123,266 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 116,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 110,304 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 110,304 miles

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

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

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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P535 KKP is a 1997 BMW 535 in Black 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 P535 KKP, 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 P535 KKP registered?

P535 KKP is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P535 KKP safe to buy?

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