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RIL 8155

1996 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,522 mi
Last recorded114,522 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 535127,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 8155
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,522 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 104,956 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2007 88,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2006 86,214 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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RIL 8155 is a 1996 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RIL 8155, 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 RIL 8155 registered?

RIL 8155 is a 1996 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is RIL 8155 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 8155 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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