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T448 BRM

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,067 mi
Last recorded158,067 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 BRM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 158,067 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

suspension leveler lever not attached on offside front

Fail 8 Mar 2012 158,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

suspension leveler lever not attached on offside front

Pass 29 Mar 2011 150,743 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 150,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 143,869 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 143,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009
Pass 18 Mar 2008 129,259 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 129,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 118,471 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 109,269 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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T448 BRM is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T448 BRM, 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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T448 BRM is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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