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T162 LJW

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,295 mi
Last recorded217,295 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 LJW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 217,295 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 217,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 212,881 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 212,881 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 208,791 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 203,026 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 197,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 193,561 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2011 193,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 189,888 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 187,487 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 181,840 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 178,113 miles

both front headlamps condensated but not affecting pattern

Pass 21 Nov 2006 168,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 163,454 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 163,450 miles

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

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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T162 LJW 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 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 T162 LJW, 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 T162 LJW registered?

T162 LJW is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T162 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T162 LJW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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