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T949 KBU

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,026 mi
Last recorded124,026 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 KBU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,026 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,025 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,850 miles

ADVISE;FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 101,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 62,214 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 62,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,319 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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T949 KBU is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T949 KBU, 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 T949 KBU registered?

T949 KBU is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T949 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T949 KBU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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