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P972 JNN

1996 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,584 mi
Last recorded140,584 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 JNN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 140,584 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside front anti roll bar link rod upper boot split

Slight play in offside rear bearing/hub assembly

Fail 16 Dec 2009 140,584 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside front anti roll bar link rod upper boot split

Slight play in offside rear bearing/hub assembly

Pass 16 Dec 2008 133,432 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear parking brake low

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight run-out to offside front brake

Some wear in offside rear upper rear outer balljoint

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Dec 2008 133,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear parking brake low

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight run-out to offside front brake

Some wear in offside rear upper rear outer balljoint

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2007 130,108 miles

Front to rear brake pipe rusting

Front tyre's wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Nearside sill rusty

Offside front link rod boot split

Offside rear wheel bearing a little worn and noisey

Pass 8 Dec 2006 123,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 116,118 miles

Off side front fog lamp cracked

Off side rear anti roll bar link rod worn slightly

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play off side rear wheel bearing

air bag warning lamp staying on

belt slipping/squeak

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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P972 JNN is a 1996 BMW 535 in Silver 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 P972 JNN, 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 P972 JNN registered?

P972 JNN is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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