1997 BMW 535 3.5L Petrol · P251 LJM
1997 BMW 535 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 150,189 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3498cc
P251 LJM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2007
- 150,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P251 LJM Mileage History
- 24/12/2005125,958 mi
- 28/12/2005125,958 mi
- 10/04/2007150,189 mi+24,231 mi
Average of roughly 18,743 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P251 LJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 535 (P251 LJM) between December 2005 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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