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T917 BMO

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,983 mi
Last recorded176,983 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT917 BMO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 176,983 miles

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)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 168,118 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 168,118 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 165,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 156,028 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 146,753 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 136,933 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 126,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 115,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 110,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner rack joint worn and play

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 107,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 99,667 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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T917 BMO is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T917 BMO, 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.

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What year was T917 BMO registered?

T917 BMO is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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