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S678 GWT

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,232 mi
Last recorded83,232 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 GWT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,232 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 83,232 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 82,721 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,140 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,617 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 71,617 miles

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

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

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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S678 GWT is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S678 GWT, 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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What year was S678 GWT registered?

S678 GWT is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S678 GWT safe to buy?

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