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P28 WDL

1996 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 WDL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light is on

headlights are dull

o/s rear suspension has been modified

rear brake discs are very worn

Pass 16 Nov 2006 86,035 miles

NSF, NSR and OSR tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm. [Michelin 235/45 X R17Y]

Pass 24 Nov 2005 80,135 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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P28 WDL is a 1996 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P28 WDL, 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 P28 WDL registered?

P28 WDL is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P28 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 WDL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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