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P98 PBF

1997 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,540 mi
Last recorded107,540 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 PBF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 107,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear sill areas (under plastic covers)

some corrosion to rear non failed brake pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2011 107,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to rear sill areas (under plastic covers)

some corrosion to rear non failed brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2009 105,635 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 105,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 104,132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 102,143 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 102,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,297 miles

rear brakpipes cleaned & covered with unersealer.

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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P98 PBF 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 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 P98 PBF, 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 P98 PBF registered?

P98 PBF is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P98 PBF safe to buy?

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