CarVerify

Free Car Check

P656 LBP

1997 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,983 mi
Last recorded75,983 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 LBP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,983 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 75,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,025 miles

brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f tyre close to limits

n/s/r tyre close to limits & worn on inner edge

rear brake pads very low

Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f tyre close to limits

n/s/r tyre close to limits & worn on inner edge

rear brake pads very low

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,183 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,504 miles

cats noisy

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2013 54,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,646 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,052 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2010 41,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,243 miles

both catalytic converter innards loose and rattling

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,103 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,317 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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P656 LBP is a 1997 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P656 LBP, 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

How do I check the history of P656 LBP?

You can check the full history of P656 LBP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P656 LBP registered?

P656 LBP is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P656 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 LBP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P656 LBP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P656 LBP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.