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P720 VUA

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,060 mi
Last recorded118,060 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 VUA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2013 118,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 106,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,512 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 93,889 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 92,389 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 90,989 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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P720 VUA is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P720 VUA, 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 P720 VUA registered?

P720 VUA is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P720 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 VUA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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