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1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,103 mi
Last recorded54,103 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JDL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 54,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2024 53,063 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 53,063 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,224 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 51,224 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,578 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,149 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,298 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil weep from rear axle through propeller shaft rear joint. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Imbalance to parking brakes with nearside lagging.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper and lower balljoint grease cover perishing and clip at small end insecure. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing and clip at small end insecure. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Both front and rear plates semi-insecure. (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 45,006 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to both front tyres and inner edge wear to offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe perishing and inner edge wear to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 45,006 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper control arm ball joint dust covers split on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to both front tyres and inner edge wear to offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe perishing and inner edge wear to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 43,220 miles

Tyres perished

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 12 Dec 2018 43,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyres perished

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 41,175 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2017 41,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect internal leveling failed (1.8.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 39,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OSF, NSF & OSR Tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,251 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,288 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,078 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,356 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,931 miles

center stop lamp not connected

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,276 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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1 JDL is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 110,156 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 1 JDL, 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 27 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 JDL registered?

1 JDL is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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