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P736 TMV

1996 BMW 535

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,782 mi
Last recorded159,782 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 TMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 159,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

high level brake light not working

rear discs worn

Fail 8 Feb 2011 159,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

high level brake light not working

rear discs worn

Pass 11 May 2010 156,903 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 156,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 150,002 miles

NSF Link bar -rubber boot (top) split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 150,002 miles

NSF Link bar -rubber boot (top) split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 132,870 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 132,870 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 121,980 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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P736 TMV is a 1996 BMW 535 in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P736 TMV, 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 P736 TMV registered?

P736 TMV is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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