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P667 RYW

1997 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,893 mi
Last recorded104,893 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP667 RYW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,893 miles

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

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

Tape around o/s/r seatbelt ?

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,695 miles

Centre stoplight dissconneted

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,464 miles

centre stoplight disconnected

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,289 miles

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

centre stop light not working

rear brake discs pitted /scored/worn

Fail 13 Oct 2010 82,288 miles

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

rear brake discs pitted /scored/worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,849 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,849 miles

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

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

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

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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P667 RYW is a 1997 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P667 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P667 RYW registered?

P667 RYW is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P667 RYW safe to buy?

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