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M500 CWS

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,612 mi
Last recorded129,612 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 CWS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 129,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 124,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 119,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 112,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 118,678 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 118,678 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 116,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 110,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 97,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 84,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre starting to ware off on edges

slight damage to all tyre side walls

Fail 18 Aug 2006 84,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre starting to ware off on edges

slight damage to all tyre side walls

Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,908 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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M500 CWS is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M500 CWS, 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.

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What year was M500 CWS registered?

M500 CWS is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is M500 CWS safe to buy?

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