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R593 PHG

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 PHG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,425 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 98,425 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,017 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 12 Aug 2008 68,017 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,579 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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R593 PHG is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,494cc 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 R593 PHG, 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 R593 PHG registered?

R593 PHG is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R593 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R593 PHG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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