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T159 SPG

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,538 mi
Last recorded143,538 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 SPG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 143,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill corroded, unable to inspect the extent of corrosion due to fitment of plastic sill covers. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill corroded, unable to inspect the extent of corrosion due to fitment of plastic sill covers. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 141,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on sill is just visible but is obscured by plastic covering - further investigation is recommended (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 136,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Centre steering connecting rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Centre steering connecting rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight corrosion o/s/r lower inner sill.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 132,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Underside of vehicle has been sparayed with protective coating.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Underside of vehicle has been sparayed with protective coating.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,174 miles

N/s number plate light slightly dim

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

Slight play in steering box

Fail 15 Feb 2013 120,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall slighty perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,365 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall slighty perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 112,833 miles

rear brake disc inner faces poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 96,227 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

Advise condensation in both headlamps

Advise damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,963 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 75,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 58,588 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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T159 SPG is a 1999 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T159 SPG, 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 T159 SPG registered?

T159 SPG is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T159 SPG safe to buy?

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