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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
vehicle presented on gas
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
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)
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)
Offside front brake disc back plate rubbing
Slight play at nearside rear wheel.
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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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.
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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?
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