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UBZ 2918

1997 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,124 mi
Last recorded68,124 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 2918
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2011 68,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,822 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,911 miles

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

plastic body undertray

Fail 19 Jul 2007 59,855 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,855 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,088 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 57,088 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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UBZ 2918 is a 1997 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBZ 2918, 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 UBZ 2918 registered?

UBZ 2918 is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is UBZ 2918 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBZ 2918 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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