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T144 MLD

1999 BMW 535

Green Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,290 mi
Last recorded137,290 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 MLD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 137,290 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 137,290 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 128,686 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 27 May 2011 128,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 119,348 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009

both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2009 106,952 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 91,173 miles

nearside rear tyre wearin g on inner edge.offside park brake performance slightly low.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 77,445 miles

offside rear handbrake effort weak

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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T144 MLD is a 1999 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T144 MLD, 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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T144 MLD is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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