1996 BMW 535 3.5L Petrol · P996 BVJ
1996 BMW 535 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 19/11/1996. Recorded mileage 159,753 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3498cc
P996 BVJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 159,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P996 BVJ Mileage History
- 12/01/2022159,416 mi
- 26/04/2024159,753 mi+337 mi
Average of roughly 147 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P996 BVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 535 (P996 BVJ) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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