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P7 JNK

1996 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

199,763 mi
Last recorded199,763 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 JNK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 199,763 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 194,985 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 194,964 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 187,827 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 187,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 172,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 167,036 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 166,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 166,976 miles

Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 166,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 158,626 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 151,398 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 148,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 114,729 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 114,548 miles

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

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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P7 JNK is a 1996 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P7 JNK, 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 P7 JNK registered?

P7 JNK is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P7 JNK safe to buy?

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