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S359 LBK

1999 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,370 mi
Last recorded156,370 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 LBK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 156,370 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 155,158 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 155,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 155,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 155,055 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2010 121,263 miles

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

o/s and n/s front drop link gators split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 118,934 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f anti-roll link rubber gator split

slight deterioration to front reg plate

Fail 30 Oct 2009 118,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/f anti-roll link rubber gator split

slight deterioration to front reg plate

Pass 29 Oct 2008 115,411 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 111,526 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 105,796 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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S359 LBK is a 1999 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S359 LBK, 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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S359 LBK is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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