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P74 HWH

1996 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,836 mi
Last recorded145,836 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 HWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 145,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 144,785 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 144,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 144,123 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2009 14,322 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE IS STARTING TO GET LOW ON OUTER TREAD AREA

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 141,957 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 141,957 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 139,955 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge both rear tyres worn accross center to 2.5mm

Fail 31 Oct 2007 139,945 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge both rear tyres worn accross center to 2.5mm

Pass 1 Nov 2006 137,764 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 137,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 136,314 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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P74 HWH is a 1996 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P74 HWH, 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 P74 HWH registered?

P74 HWH is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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