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T54 ARY

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,779 mi
Last recorded142,779 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT54 ARY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2019 142,779 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 133,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 130,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,936 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 116,697 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 111,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 106,671 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,358 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,172 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear side lights

Pass 26 Nov 2007
Pass 5 Sep 2006 1,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T54 ARY 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 100%.

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 T54 ARY, 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 T54 ARY registered?

T54 ARY is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T54 ARY safe to buy?

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