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M55 HYY

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,300 mi
Last recorded208,300 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 HYY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 208,300 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

engine covers and under trays fitted

play front suspension arms

rear suspension arms have play

Pass 22 Nov 2012 193,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 181,914 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 141,372 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 136,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 136,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 130,435 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 130,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 122,642 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007
Pass 4 Sep 2006 106,620 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 106,603 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M55 HYY is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M55 HYY, 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 M55 HYY registered?

M55 HYY is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is M55 HYY safe to buy?

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