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P547 OOE

1997 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,540 mi
Last recorded130,540 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 OOE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 130,540 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 130,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 128,932 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 122,963 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2010 122,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2009 115,980 miles

metal brake pipes @ rear and above and around fuel tank showing signs of corrosion.

rear number plate discoloured

various stone chips to windscreen.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 107,520 miles

slight blow centre exhaust section.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 101,352 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 101,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight exhaust blow on centre silencers.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 93,910 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 93,909 miles

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

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

rear brake metal pipes across rear becoming corroded (surface) †

small stone chip on o/s of screen. †slight blow on centre silencer joints. †very slight p.a.s fluid leak from resevoir. †front brake discs poor condition. †

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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P547 OOE is a 1997 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P547 OOE, 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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What year was P547 OOE registered?

P547 OOE is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P547 OOE safe to buy?

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