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FCZ 8063

1996 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

167,856 mi
Last recorded167,856 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 8063
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 167,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished.

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 162,118 miles

Corrosion to boot floor.

Movement across steering mechanism.

Movement in N/S/R drop link.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 161,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Corrosion boot floor .

Movement in N/S/R drop link.

Play movement across N/S steering in two joints marked with chalk.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 155,853 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 155,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 151,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 151,046 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 146,241 miles

front tyres worn on edges and close to limits

handbrake lever travel high

hole in boot floor

power steering pipes damp

slight play in n/s steering joints

Fail 29 Nov 2010 146,237 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges and close to limits

handbrake lever travel high

hole in boot floor

power steering pipes damp

slight play in n/s steering joints

Pass 20 Nov 2009 139,562 miles

air bag light on

chips in windscreen

n/s/r tyre walls perishing

oil leak engine/gearbox area

rear of o/s front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight blow centre exhaust joint

slight play n/s inner steering joint

Pass 26 Nov 2008 130,162 miles

chips in windscreen

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

o/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 19 Nov 2008 130,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

chips in windscreen

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

o/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 12 Apr 2007 130,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

squeak from o/s/r suspension but unable to locate

Pass 2 Jun 2006 117,182 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 117,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FCZ 8063 is a 1996 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 FCZ 8063, 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 FCZ 8063 registered?

FCZ 8063 is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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