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P377 LBP

1996 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,651 mi
Last recorded137,651 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 LBP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 137,651 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 137,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Also Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 134,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,811 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2018 131,758 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint at idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 131,751 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,461 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering system

Oil leak ()

handbrake efficincy only just passed nearside brake poor

Fail 15 Feb 2017 130,403 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure inturnals loose (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front slight play in steering system

Offside Rear slight manual bind at rear brake

Offside Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to brake bind

Oil leak ()

handbrake efficincy only just passed nearside brake poor

Pass 18 Jan 2016 126,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake has just met the requirements - both

Fail 23 Dec 2015 126,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 places (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 124,118 miles

O/s/r tyre has small cut on sidewall,but no cords exposed

Fail 15 Jan 2015 124,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

O/s/r tyre has small cut on sidewall,but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Jan 2014 122,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Nov 2013 122,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 120,525 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 116,947 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 116,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,314 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 108,315 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 108,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 101,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 101,008 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 101,008 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,746 miles

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

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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P377 LBP is a 1996 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P377 LBP, 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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P377 LBP is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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