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P568 AFG

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,873 mi
Last recorded110,873 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 AFG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 110,873 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 110,873 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 99,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,490 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 93,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,150 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,717 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,899 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TRYE TREAD IS ON 2.8 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

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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P568 AFG is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P568 AFG, 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 P568 AFG registered?

P568 AFG is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P568 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P568 AFG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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