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T518 RGH

1999 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,639 mi
Last recorded131,639 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 RGH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 131,639 miles

engine damp with oil

pas pipes damp

rear number plate marked

slight play both front steering arm inner ball joint

water leak

Fail 27 Dec 2014 131,638 miles

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

engine damp with oil

pas pipes damp

rear number plate marked

slight play both front steering arm inner ball joint

water leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front ant roll bar drop link top boots damaged

chip in screen

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 110,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti roll bar drop link top boots damaged

chips in screen

headlights condensated

rear number plate marked

Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,872 miles

chip in screen

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear number plate marked

Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,365 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,220 miles

front discs corroded

n/s headlight condensated

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,786 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres on limit

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,730 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f headlight condensated

o/s/r outer tyre wall cut , rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,592 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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T518 RGH is a 1999 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T518 RGH, 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 T518 RGH registered?

T518 RGH is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T518 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T518 RGH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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