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R999 CJG

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 CJG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 109,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019
Fail 31 May 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,348 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall not to cords

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,936 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,803 miles

advse only rear brake pads are 75 percent worn

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,470 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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R999 CJG is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue 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 R999 CJG, 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.

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What year was R999 CJG registered?

R999 CJG is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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