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T781 LGO

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,984 mi
Last recorded117,984 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 LGO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 117,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,695 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 104,999 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2011 95,139 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,673 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,617 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,711 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 73,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 66,998 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 66,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,444 miles

spare wheel tyre flat

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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T781 LGO is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black 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 T781 LGO, 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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T781 LGO is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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