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S231 NTF

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,393 mi
Last recorded155,393 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 NTF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 155,393 miles

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

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 154,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

patches of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2013 154,653 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

a.both rear drop links have play

a.deep cut in o/s/r tyre

a.exhaust back box mounting loose but still secure

a.front discs corroded

a.n/s/f drop link has slight play

a.n/s/f headlamp condensated

a.slight play in n/s/f inner track rod arm ball joint

a.slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 31 Jul 2012 146,657 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

some condensation n/s headlamp

some noise rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2011 138,427 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 138,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 128,413 miles

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

heat shield rear silencer - loose

n/s headlamp poor pattern - condensation

poor access to parts of power steering and brake systems

Pass 20 Jul 2009 119,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s/r tyre only 2/3 mm remaining tread

o/s/r tyre 2/3 mm remaning

o/s/r wheel bearing some noise

Pass 20 Aug 2008 109,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 96,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 85,476 miles

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

o/s/r brake noisey at lock up?

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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S231 NTF is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S231 NTF, 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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S231 NTF is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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