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P380 HGM

1996 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,605 mi
Last recorded112,605 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 HGM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 112,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower bushes gaiters split

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower bushes gaiters split

Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,456 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 111,456 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four tyres slightly cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2020 110,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four tyres slightly cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,641 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,564 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,591 miles

nearside + offside inner steering joints slightly worn

offside rear lower suspension arm pin bush dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 103,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 103,763 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 100,619 miles

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

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

nearside front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber split

nearside front tyre slightly perished on walls

offside front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber split

Fail 10 Oct 2011 100,619 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber split

nearside front tyre slightly perished on walls

offside front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber split

Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,179 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,221 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,948 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 89,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 79,673 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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P380 HGM is a 1996 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P380 HGM, 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 P380 HGM registered?

P380 HGM is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P380 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 HGM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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