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T852 NLB

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,740 mi
Last recorded136,740 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT852 NLB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,740 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,222 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 121,775 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 121,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 118,259 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 118,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 113,072 miles

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

Offside and Nearside front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Jun 2009 113,017 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside and Nearside front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,588 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 96,793 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 96,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,361 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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T852 NLB is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T852 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 T852 NLB registered?

T852 NLB is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T852 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T852 NLB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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