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P355 HNE

1996 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,623 mi
Last recorded115,623 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 HNE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 115,617 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 112,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 104,608 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,014 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,045 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,377 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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P355 HNE is a 1996 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P355 HNE, 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

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What year was P355 HNE registered?

P355 HNE is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P355 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 HNE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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