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S751 SUH

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,041 mi
Last recorded95,041 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS751 SUH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,041 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange nuts missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

both front exhaust flange nuts missing, both sides

Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,958 miles

hand brake only just met efficiency

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,393 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,093 miles

All tyres deteriorated on outer walls

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,619 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 83,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 83,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,549 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 80,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,836 miles

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

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

front brake diccs worn and rusted/pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake diccs worn and rusted/pitted

Fail 16 Jan 2007 71,521 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,373 miles

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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S751 SUH is a 1999 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S751 SUH, 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 S751 SUH registered?

S751 SUH is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S751 SUH safe to buy?

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