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P535 UBV

1996 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,119 mi
Last recorded140,119 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 UBV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 140,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 140,119 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 140,003 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 139,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 137,993 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 135,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 135,187 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 132,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 130,454 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 UBV is a 1996 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

P535 UBV is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P535 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P535 UBV shows 9 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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