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P389 WKX

1996 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 WKX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 135,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 135,424 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 134,643 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 134,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 132,317 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 132,317 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 129,377 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 129,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 127,552 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Centre rear seatbelt retracting mechanism faulty

Instrument cluster faulty

Rear discs starting to pit and corrode.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 127,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light illuminated

Both tyres on rear axle incorrect size according to manufacturer specification. 225/60/16 fitted, 225/55/16 recommended

Centre rear seatbelt retracting mechanism faulty

Front discs becoming badly pitted and corroded, and also showing signs on warpage on roller brake tester

Front pads starting to wear thin

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit, and sidewall starting to crack and perish

Rear discs starting to pit and corrode.

Serious gear oil leak

Signs of front wheel misalignment on tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2009 125,177 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR NOT OPENING

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 120,289 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 120,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc corroded

front fog light broken

nearside front headlamp reflector loose

offside rear spring not sitting correctly

offside rear tyre on 3mm

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 116,880 miles

slight damage on windscreen a zone

Pass 30 Sep 2006 113,209 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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P389 WKX is a 1996 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P389 WKX, 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 P389 WKX registered?

P389 WKX is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P389 WKX safe to buy?

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