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T450 VAP

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,164 mi
Last recorded160,164 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT450 VAP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 160,164 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 156,249 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 134,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 120,415 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 113,941 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 113,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 101,097 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 101,091 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

head lamp protector has bubble in cover on main beam

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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T450 VAP is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T450 VAP, 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 T450 VAP registered?

T450 VAP is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T450 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T450 VAP shows 8 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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