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P574 RYW

1997 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,781 mi
Last recorded143,781 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 RYW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 143,781 miles

Both wiperblades slightly smearing

Front brake discs corroded

General Steering Box play

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 143,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both wiperblades slightly smearing

Front brake discs corroded

General Steering Box play

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 138,715 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front subframe

plastic side skirts fitted unable to check sills offside and nearside

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 22 Sep 2010 138,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front subframe

plastic side skirts fitted unable to check sills offside and nearside

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 10 Mar 2008 138,684 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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P574 RYW is a 1997 BMW 535 in Silver 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 P574 RYW, 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 P574 RYW registered?

P574 RYW is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P574 RYW safe to buy?

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