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T774 BRM

1999 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,175 mi
Last recorded110,175 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT774 BRM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 110,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind liner (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 105,385 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 98,557 miles

parking brake performance could be better.

Pass 12 May 2023 90,603 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 89,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,391 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 71,179 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back Lower arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 62,320 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 54,140 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 54,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak sump plug

Pass 4 May 2016 53,130 miles

both wipers smear windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,535 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 52,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 51,999 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,340 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,340 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 50,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,217 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,289 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 42,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,612 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 41,548 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

vehicle has window tint film fitted. headlight wash not working.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,852 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 39,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 39,711 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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T774 BRM is a 1999 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T774 BRM, 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 T774 BRM registered?

T774 BRM is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T774 BRM safe to buy?

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