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M5 UDJ

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,767 mi
Last recorded147,767 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 UDJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 147,767 miles

all discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 145,722 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 23 Dec 2010 143,170 miles

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

both front tyres perished

rear discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2009 141,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 138,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 136,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 133,252 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 133,244 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

off side and near rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2005 126,384 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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M5 UDJ is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M5 UDJ, 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 M5 UDJ registered?

M5 UDJ is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is M5 UDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 UDJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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