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P35 TKX

1996 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,102 mi
Last recorded134,102 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 TKX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 134,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 134,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 117,147 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 117,146 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 111,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,470 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,129 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp reflector seems loose

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s headlamp reflector seems loose

o/s/r brake sticking slighty

wiper blades slighty split

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,020 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,350 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 74,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,725 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 69,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 64,523 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 61,176 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 61,176 miles

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

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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P35 TKX is a 1996 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P35 TKX, 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 P35 TKX registered?

P35 TKX is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P35 TKX safe to buy?

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