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T753 RPL

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT753 RPL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015
Fail 27 Jun 2015

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 135,468 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013

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

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

Oil leak

front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

offside rear lower arm bushes slightly worn

slight amount of oil on power steering hoses

slight damage to nearside front road rim on outside

Fail 31 Jan 2013

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

offside rear lower arm bushes slightly worn

rear number plate

slight amount of oil on power steering hoses

slight damage to nearside front road rim on outside

Pass 25 Jan 2012

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Jan 2012

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010

flat spots on offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to nearside front road rim

slight play in offside rear lower arm bush/bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2010

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

flat spots on offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to nearside front road rim

slight play in offside rear lower arm bush/bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,113 miles

nearside rear top suspension arm ball joint grease boot split

nearside rear tyre getting low

slight damage to nearside front inner road rim

slight play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar links

Pass 5 Jun 2008 86,577 miles

offside front and offside rear road rims slightly damaged

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 29 May 2007 76,679 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear top suspension arm outer joint grease boot split

Fail 29 May 2007 76,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear top suspension arm outer joint grease boot split

Pass 7 Jun 2005 49,981 miles

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

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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T753 RPL is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T753 RPL, 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 T753 RPL registered?

T753 RPL is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T753 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T753 RPL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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