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S3 KAK

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,639 mi
Last recorded137,639 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 KAK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 137,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,421 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion to vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,045 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 129,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both upper rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 113,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,953 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 105,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

undercover fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 88,432 miles

front registration plate cracked

oil leak

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear differential corroded / has a minor leak

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 4 May 2018 88,432 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

oil leak

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear differential corroded / has a minor leak

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,689 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,182 miles

Engine Light On

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

eml light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks inbetween tread patterns...not exposing inner canvas at time of test

offside front inner tyre wall split...not exposing inner canvas

Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,188 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

eml light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks inbetween tread patterns...not exposing inner canvas at time of test

offside front inner tyre wall split...not exposing inner canvas

Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,720 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,720 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,870 miles

Engine Light On

Pass 29 May 2012 65,529 miles

EML on

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

Slight play in n/s/r suspension

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,787 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,795 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre deteriorated-surface cracks

offside front tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements which is deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner band

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,504 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,390 miles

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

offside front & nearside front tyres damaged on outer wall

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,201 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 39,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,089 miles

n/s handbrake slightly low

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres cut on outer wall

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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S3 KAK is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S3 KAK, 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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S3 KAK is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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