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T859 DLR

1999 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,709 mi
Last recorded74,709 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 DLR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,994 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 67,994 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 62,002 miles

O/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 52,785 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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T859 DLR is a 1999 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T859 DLR, 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

How do I check the history of T859 DLR?

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What year was T859 DLR registered?

T859 DLR is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T859 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T859 DLR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T859 DLR have outstanding finance?

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