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K18 ORB

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 ORB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 105,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 83,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,796 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 75,796 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,489 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,632 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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K18 ORB is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K18 ORB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K18 ORB?

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What year was K18 ORB registered?

K18 ORB is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is K18 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 ORB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K18 ORB have outstanding finance?

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