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P430 KEC

1996 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,215 mi
Last recorded133,215 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 KEC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 133,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,011 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 129,126 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 129,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,636 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 124,674 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 124,674 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 122,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,083 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 118,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 118,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 115,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 113,701 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 113,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,811 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 110,811 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,803 miles

has small split in sidewall n/s/f

Pass 14 Dec 2006 98,332 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 93,569 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 93,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

nsr brake binding slightly

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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P430 KEC is a 1996 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P430 KEC, 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 P430 KEC registered?

P430 KEC is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P430 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P430 KEC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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