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P774 KTP

1996 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,063 mi
Last recorded129,063 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 KTP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 129,063 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 129,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 127,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 114,785 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 114,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear hub lower rose joints have play (advise replacement)

o/s front anti roll bar link rod top ball joint dust cover split

Pass 30 Oct 2007 101,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 97,423 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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P774 KTP is a 1996 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P774 KTP, 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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P774 KTP is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P774 KTP safe to buy?

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