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T574 LCK

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,045 mi
Last recorded107,045 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT574 LCK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 107,045 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,464 miles

all four tyres getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2010 92,562 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,031 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,984 miles

front brake discs corroded & rear .slight play os & ns rear stub axle lower bushes .slight oplay nsr top link arm to stub axle.os & ns rear brake hoses perishing.low reading nsr parking brake,parking brake stiff.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,701 miles

front b rake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,834 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 68,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T574 LCK is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T574 LCK, 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 T574 LCK registered?

T574 LCK is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T574 LCK safe to buy?

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