CarVerify

Free Car Check

S721 JRO

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,501 mi
Last recorded186,501 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 JRO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 186,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 168,449 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 168,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 153,169 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 152,964 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 136,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 136,119 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 118,840 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 100,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 100,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S721 JRO 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 60%.

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 S721 JRO, 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

How do I check the history of S721 JRO?

You can check the full history of S721 JRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S721 JRO registered?

S721 JRO is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S721 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S721 JRO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S721 JRO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S721 JRO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.