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P587 ODT

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,399 mi
Last recorded145,399 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 ODT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 145,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 142,058 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 135,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 135,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 124,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2007 124,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 124,084 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre...

Pass 18 May 2006 107,963 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres wearing thin on edges

o/s + n/s front wiper blades starting to split

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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P587 ODT is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P587 ODT, 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 P587 ODT registered?

P587 ODT is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P587 ODT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 ODT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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