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P454 PTR

1996 BMW 535

Silver Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,315 mi
Last recorded193,315 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 PTR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 193,315 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 193,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 188,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 180,315 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 22 Apr 2013 172,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 167,405 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 167,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,219 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 155,803 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 149,395 miles

auxillary drive belt perished.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

both front brake pads low (3mm).

fan blades touching on cover.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 142,117 miles

bonnet catch sticks in the open position.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

both rear brake discs corroded but opperate correctly.

n/s fog light incomplete.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

service light on.

very slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 135,807 miles

anti roll bar joint gaiters split

n/s/f plastic wheel arch trim insecure.

n/s/r wheel rim slightly scuffed.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 124,460 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 21/04/2006.

Fail 21 Apr 2006 124,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres & o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.(rear tyres worn on inside edge,front tyres worn on outside edge,could do with two new tyres on the front & front tyres fitting to the rear).

n/s handbrake noisey & grabs slightly.

n/s/f plactic inner wheel arch trim insecure & rubbing tyre.

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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P454 PTR is a 1996 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P454 PTR, 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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P454 PTR is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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