MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front tyre sidewalls damaged
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front tyre sidewalls damaged
rear discs deteriorating
slight play n/s/r hub
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear discs deteriorating
slight play n/s/r hub
air bag light on
both rear hoses perished and cracked
Accident damage to o/s/f wing but no sharp edges
Corrosion starting both front to rear metal brake pipes
Little or no water from n/s windscreen washer jet , but considered enough from o/s
N/s front road spring corroding
Slight play n/s rear lower hub bush
Tyres are different sizes front to rear
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Accident damage to o/s/f wing but no sharp edges
Corrosion starting both front to rear metal brake pipes
Little or no water from n/s windscreen washer jet , but considered enough from o/s
N/s front road spring corroding
Slight play n/s rear lower hub bush
Tyres are different sizes front to rear
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 LUW is a 1996 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 127,247 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 A3 LUW, 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 30 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A3 LUW registered?
A3 LUW is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is A3 LUW safe to buy?
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