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W96 PCS

2000 BMW 535

Blue Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 PCS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak further investigation required

Pass 17 Nov 2018
Pass 3 Nov 2017
Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,678 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2016 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2014 83,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,278 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 70,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre inner side wall starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,158 miles

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

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

imtermitent fault on ABS light

Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

imtermitent fault on ABS light

Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,343 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 67,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2009 63,981 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 63,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 60,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,754 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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W96 PCS is a 2000 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W96 PCS, 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.

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W96 PCS is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W96 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W96 PCS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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