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S424 NHG

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,420 mi
Last recorded17,420 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 NHG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,420 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 174,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 167,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 159,438 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 159,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 145,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 134,410 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 134,219 miles

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

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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S424 NHG 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 62.5%.

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 S424 NHG, 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 S424 NHG registered?

S424 NHG is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S424 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S424 NHG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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