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S145 MRU

1999 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,267 mi
Last recorded169,267 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 MRU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 169,267 miles

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

Lower effort nearside rear parking brake

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 162,760 miles

Lower effort nearside rear parking brake

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

Wear to front disc

Fail 16 Oct 2013 162,760 miles

Lower effort nearside rear parking brake

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Wear to front disc

Pass 14 Nov 2012 159,937 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 154,516 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 150,852 miles

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

o/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2010 150,852 miles

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

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

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2009 142,948 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 133,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r tyre bald on both edges

Pass 9 Jan 2008 124,592 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 124,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 114,251 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 104,582 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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S145 MRU is a 1999 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S145 MRU, 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 S145 MRU registered?

S145 MRU is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S145 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S145 MRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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