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P53 RCV

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 RCV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,224 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 75,893 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,528 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,571 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,591 miles

BAFFELS LOOSE IN EXHAUST

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL DISCS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,061 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 48,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,266 miles

accident damage repair to front of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,703 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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P53 RCV is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P53 RCV, 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 P53 RCV registered?

P53 RCV is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P53 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 RCV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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