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T549 HRA

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,695 mi
Last recorded162,695 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 HRA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 162,695 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 162,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 156,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 156,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 151,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 148,589 miles

Both front anti- roll link rubbers perished!

Pass 21 May 2013 143,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 136,533 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 129,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 121,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 116,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f & n/s/f antiroll bar drop link bushes are split

Pass 10 Jun 2008 110,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 110,946 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2007 106,907 miles

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

o/s/f & n/s/f antiroll bar link arms-upper gaitors split

Pass 22 Jun 2006

UNABLE TO READ MILLEAGE

Fail 22 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

UNABLE TO REAR MILLEAGE

Pass 13 Jun 2005 86,667 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 86,667 miles

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

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

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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T549 HRA is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T549 HRA, 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 T549 HRA registered?

T549 HRA is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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