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T81 SAH

1999 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,273 mi
Last recorded140,273 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 SAH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 140,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 125,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 110,255 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 94,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,546 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,528 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 79,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,117 miles

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

o/s/f door mirror slighty insercure

Fail 22 Apr 2008 73,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f door mirror slighty insercure

Pass 18 Apr 2007 68,278 miles

Nail in rear tyre

damage to sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,773 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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T81 SAH is a 1999 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T81 SAH, 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 T81 SAH registered?

T81 SAH is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T81 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T81 SAH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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