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N22 SRB

1996 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,752 mi
Last recorded83,752 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 SRB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 83,752 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 83,662 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 76,739 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 76,739 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,432 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 69,390 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Both rear tyres cracking.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,697 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N22 SRB is a 1996 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N22 SRB, 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 N22 SRB registered?

N22 SRB is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N22 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 SRB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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