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S4 DCL

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,570 mi
Last recorded176,570 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 DCL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2012 176,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 176,570 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 168,760 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs considerably worn and corroded in centers.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 154,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion near side rear outer sill/door step

near side rear tyre worn inner side

Fail 12 Jan 2010 154,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion near side rear outer sill/door step

near side rear tyre worn inner side

Pass 9 Jan 2009

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 127,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 113,827 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Slight corrosion appearing in near side rear outer sill

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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S4 DCL is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver 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 S4 DCL, 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 S4 DCL registered?

S4 DCL is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S4 DCL safe to buy?

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