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P829 EBB

1996 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,285 mi
Last recorded105,285 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 EBB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,285 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 105,285 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset light on dash (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 105,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,180 miles

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 102,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 91,919 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,946 miles

slight corrosion to metal brakepipes

Fail 27 Nov 2013 89,946 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to metal brakepipes

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,196 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes worn

Fail 19 Nov 2012 86,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both bottom arm rear bushes worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,473 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 82,473 miles

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

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

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,758 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on aLL METAL BRAKE PIPES. FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,769 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 67,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/r brake pipe.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,578 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 58,578 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,881 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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P829 EBB is a 1996 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P829 EBB, 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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P829 EBB is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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