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P469 KTW

1996 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

280,211 mi
Last recorded280,211 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 KTW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 280,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 274,819 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 272,783 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2010 266,920 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 263,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 260,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 253,055 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 Nov 2006 237,718 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 237,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P469 KTW is a 1996 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P469 KTW, 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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P469 KTW is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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