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T831 NLB

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,055 mi
Last recorded118,055 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT831 NLB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 118,055 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 117,999 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,509 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand Brake performance only just met (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,027 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,301 miles

all brake pipes corroding,but acceptable

Fail 1 Apr 2015 108,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

all brake pipes corroding,but acceptable

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 103,865 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,538 miles

rear wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 18 Jun 2009 102,878 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,896 miles

rear diff leaking

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,650 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 91,650 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge n/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2006 81,830 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake lower reading than o/s/r

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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T831 NLB is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T831 NLB, 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 T831 NLB registered?

T831 NLB is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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