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P569 JCF

1997 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,356 mi
Last recorded176,356 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 JCF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 176,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear passenger door cannot open

Fail 21 Apr 2010 176,356 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear passenger door cannot open

Pass 13 Nov 2006 164,428 miles

front brake discs corroded

front shock absorbers leaking slightly

front wiper rubbers beginning to split

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 154,939 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 154,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P569 JCF is a 1997 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P569 JCF, 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 P569 JCF registered?

P569 JCF is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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