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A17 THF

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,890 mi
Last recorded121,890 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 THF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 121,890 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 121,790 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 121,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 121,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear hand brake effort just on 17%

Pass 5 Oct 2020

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

car been stood

pad warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2018
Pass 17 May 2016
Pass 23 Oct 2012 120,628 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 120,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,216 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 118,175 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 114,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008
Fail 16 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 108,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 103,655 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 103,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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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A17 THF is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A17 THF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 THF registered?

A17 THF is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is A17 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 THF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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