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S233 GNW

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,429 mi
Last recorded127,429 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 GNW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 127,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake warning light on

front and rear brake disc worn

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

frotnto rear fuel pipes corroded

movement in steering

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge close to cord

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 127,428 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake warning light on

front and rear brake disc worn

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

frotnto rear fuel pipes corroded

movement in steering

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge close to cord

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 119,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 8 Mar 2012 119,674 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 7 Mar 2012 119,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

air bag light on

check brake warning displayed on dash

exhaust corroded

front discs worn/pitted

front pads appear low

oil fillter housing inscure

pad warning light on

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2011 112,786 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,853 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 104,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

radiator leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,862 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 88,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2008 76,160 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non obligatory brake light not working

non obligatory side light not working (offside)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 57,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,909 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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S233 GNW is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S233 GNW, 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 S233 GNW registered?

S233 GNW is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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