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P8 HLP

2000 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,318 mi
Last recorded92,318 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 HLP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 92,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 90,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 88,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,147 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 74,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,057 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 68,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 68,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 65,680 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 65,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 63,512 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 61,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,230 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 60,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,826 miles

nearside front brake disc scored

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to alloy covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,825 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front brake disc scored

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to alloy covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,976 miles

front wiper blade splitting.

covers covering testable items.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 51,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers covering testable items.

front wiper blade splitting.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,925 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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P8 HLP is a 2000 BMW 535 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,214 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 P8 HLP, 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 26 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 P8 HLP registered?

P8 HLP is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is P8 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 HLP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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