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S85 JGT

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

134,882 mi
Last recorded134,882 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 JGT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 134,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 129,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 125,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlights slightly reduced output

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,545 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , inner (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,000 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,922 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,601 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,595 miles

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

Some wear on both front tyres (inner edges)

nearside headlamp slight condensation

Fail 2 Oct 2013 87,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Some wear on both front tyres (inner edges)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,431 miles

nearside head lamp water contamination, weak beam pattern

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,777 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,641 miles

slight damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

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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S85 JGT is a 1999 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S85 JGT, 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 S85 JGT registered?

S85 JGT is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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