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S288 LLT

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,160 mi
Last recorded127,160 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 LLT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 127,160 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,330 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,963 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,523 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,271 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 118,271 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,749 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,003 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,476 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 100,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,466 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,047 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 79,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,327 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 72,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play between steering box & drop arm splines

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,413 miles

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

slight play between steering box & drop arm splines

Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,741 miles

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

both front tyres have low inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,871 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 57,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 49,842 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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S288 LLT is a 1999 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S288 LLT, 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 S288 LLT registered?

S288 LLT is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S288 LLT safe to buy?

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