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T708 AYX

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,811 mi
Last recorded159,811 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 AYX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 159,811 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 159,811 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil filter housing mounts broken.

Engine oil leak

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 146,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear no. plate backing starting to lift dis-colour.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 146,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear no. plate backing starting to lift dis-colour.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 133,552 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 133,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 119,771 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 119,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 108,478 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 108,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T708 AYX 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 50%.

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 T708 AYX, 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 T708 AYX registered?

T708 AYX is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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