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P343 MLC

1996 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 MLC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 124,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 116,071 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 116,071 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 111,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,910 miles

rear tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 96,623 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,420 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 76,199 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 76,199 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 76,199 miles

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

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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P343 MLC is a 1996 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P343 MLC, 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 P343 MLC registered?

P343 MLC is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P343 MLC safe to buy?

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