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T789 WAE

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,361 mi
Last recorded147,361 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 WAE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2013 147,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 145,881 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

minimum light output from offside headlight. we advise attention a.s.a.p

slightly reduced light output from nearside headlight

Pass 20 Aug 2011 144,259 miles

slightly reduced light output from o/s headlight

Pass 31 Jul 2010 142,629 miles

o/s headlamp light output slightly reduced due to condensation within

Pass 28 Aug 2009 141,125 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 138,635 miles

condensation in n/s and o/s headlamps giving minimum light output

Pass 25 Aug 2007 134,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 130,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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T789 WAE is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T789 WAE, 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 T789 WAE registered?

T789 WAE is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T789 WAE safe to buy?

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