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LUI 9261

1996 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,080 mi
Last recorded95,080 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 9261
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,080 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 72,062 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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LUI 9261 is a 1996 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LUI 9261, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUI 9261?

You can check the full history of LUI 9261 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LUI 9261 registered?

LUI 9261 is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is LUI 9261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 9261 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUI 9261 have outstanding finance?

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