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S248 AKB

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,136 mi
Last recorded192,136 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 AKB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2010 192,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Some wear noted in off side front steering

Some wear noted in off side rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 8 May 2010 192,136 miles

Oil leak

Some wear noted in off side front steering

Some wear noted in off side rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 7 May 2009 182,300 miles

Air bag light is on

Brake warning light on dash is on

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Slight wear in off side rear roll bar linkage

Fail 2 May 2009 182,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light is on

Brake warning light on dash is on

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Slight wear in off side rear roll bar linkage

Pass 11 Apr 2008 161,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 157,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 155,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 139,155 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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S248 AKB is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S248 AKB, 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 S248 AKB registered?

S248 AKB is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S248 AKB safe to buy?

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