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SIW 1448

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 1448
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 95,426 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 95,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,724 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 81,320 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r drive shaft outer joint starting to loose grease

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,163 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,114 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 80,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,667 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 76,667 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,045 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,986 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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SIW 1448 is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SIW 1448, 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

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What year was SIW 1448 registered?

SIW 1448 is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is SIW 1448 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 1448 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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