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T674 SHC

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,247 mi
Last recorded130,247 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT674 SHC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 130,247 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 130,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 117,640 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 5 Oct 2009 110,368 miles

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Fail 5 Oct 2009 110,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 2 Oct 2008

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 2 Oct 2008

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2007
Fail 11 Apr 2007

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mileage not visible

Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,170 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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T674 SHC is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T674 SHC, 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 T674 SHC registered?

T674 SHC is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T674 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T674 SHC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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