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P535 TDX

1996 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 TDX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017
Pass 28 Jun 2016 137,625 miles

vehicle presented on gas

Fail 27 Jun 2016 137,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

vehicle presented on gas

Pass 25 Apr 2014 137,567 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 137,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 129,324 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 129,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011

Offside front brake disc back plate rubbing

Slight play at nearside rear wheel.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 109,848 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST RECOMMEND REPLACMENT

MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH'S NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

footbrake travel requires inspection/repair

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 103,877 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 103,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s handbrake cable insecure/wearing on driveshaft

Pass 26 Feb 2007 101,841 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 101,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 92,242 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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P535 TDX is a 1996 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P535 TDX, 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 P535 TDX registered?

P535 TDX is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P535 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P535 TDX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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