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T130 ABM

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,023 mi
Last recorded190,023 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 ABM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 190,023 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear inner sill has a small hole beside jacking point

Pass 5 Apr 2016 184,389 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 179,819 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 179,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 174,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

radial cracking o/s/f tyre

some ball joint dust covers cracking

surface corrosion on underside at various points

Pass 9 Apr 2013 169,148 miles

Oil leak

general wear in steering and suspension components etc,slight perishing of ball joint dust boots,general surface corrosion on under-side

Pass 30 Mar 2012 165,968 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 165,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 160,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 154,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight corrosion on a offside rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on all brake discs

slight perishing of rear brake hoses

Pass 1 Apr 2009 149,643 miles

both headlamp pattens poor

condensation in both headlamps

damage to undersheild

genaral oil leak

general corrosion on raer discs

pitting in front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 1 Apr 2009 149,643 miles

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

both headlamp pattens poor

condensation in both headlamps

damage to undersheild

genaral oil leak

general corrosion on raer discs

pitting in front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 12 Apr 2008 145,584 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 145,584 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 27 Jul 2007 140,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 130,098 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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T130 ABM is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T130 ABM, 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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T130 ABM is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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