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S86 LKN

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,595 mi
Last recorded151,595 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 LKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 151,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 150,677 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2013 149,086 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 142,637 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 142,577 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 131,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 120,105 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 108,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 105,267 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres, tread getting low on outer edges

slight wear in nearside rear, lower outer rear bush

suspect POSSIBLE slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2007 100,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 89,870 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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S86 LKN is a 1999 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S86 LKN, 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 S86 LKN registered?

S86 LKN is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S86 LKN safe to buy?

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