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P276 HNT

1997 BMW 535

Red Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,098 mi
Last recorded188,098 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 535117,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 HNT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 188,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 181,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 163,559 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 163,435 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 157,574 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 143,795 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 134,046 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 134,004 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2006 118,277 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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P276 HNT is a 1997 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 117,977 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 P276 HNT, 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 29 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P276 HNT registered?

P276 HNT is a 1997 BMW 535, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P276 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P276 HNT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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