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GFZ 1043

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,533 mi
Last recorded87,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 1043
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,785 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 81,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,166 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,663 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 44,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,818 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured by nail

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GFZ 1043 is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GFZ 1043, 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 GFZ 1043 registered?

GFZ 1043 is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is GFZ 1043 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 1043 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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