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P662 BPC

1996 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,729 mi
Last recorded115,729 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 BPC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 115,729 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 115,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 103,106 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 103,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 95,274 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 95,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 89,469 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 89,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 85,378 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2008 85,378 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 78,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 77,301 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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P662 BPC is a 1996 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P662 BPC, 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 P662 BPC registered?

P662 BPC is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P662 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P662 BPC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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