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P792 RBP

1997 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,284 mi
Last recorded172,284 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 RBP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 172,284 miles

Slight damage to front bumper

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 3 May 2008 172,284 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to front bumper

Wipers starting to smear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2007 152,854 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 152,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 131,827 miles

hand brake travle long

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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P792 RBP is a 1997 BMW 535 in Grey 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 P792 RBP, 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 P792 RBP registered?

P792 RBP is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P792 RBP safe to buy?

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