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T465 SFG

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,253 mi
Last recorded157,253 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT465 SFG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 157,253 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 145,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 138,134 miles

corrossion at front to rear brake pipe in clip on body,rear tryres worn on inside edges

Fail 22 Feb 2013 138,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrossion at front to rear brake pipe in clip on body,rear tryres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 132,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s front wheel buckled

Fail 18 Feb 2012 132,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s front wheel buckled

Pass 17 Jan 2011 125,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 125,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 118,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 110,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2008 110,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 103,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 97,165 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2006 97,163 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

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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T465 SFG is a 1999 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T465 SFG, 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 T465 SFG registered?

T465 SFG is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T465 SFG safe to buy?

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