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V135 DPC

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 DPC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012

all brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidwall perished

Fail 27 Nov 2012

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidwall perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011

airbag light on!!

nearside front brake disc has signs of pitting and rusting on inner face!

nearside front tyre has wear on outer edge tread!

offside rear tyre has wear on inner edge tread!

Fail 2 Dec 2011

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on!!

nearside front brake disc has signs of pitting and rusting on inner face!

nearside front tyre has wear on outer edge tread!

offside rear tyre has wear on inner edge tread!

Pass 25 Nov 2010

offside rear tyre worn in centre tread!!

Pass 25 Nov 2009 111,670 miles

n/s +o/s front to rear brake pipes

o/s/f brake pipe

slight seep from power steering resivoir

Fail 19 Nov 2009 111,647 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

advise front brake discs inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 103,539 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 103,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 94,049 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 81,624 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 69,672 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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V135 DPC is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V135 DPC, 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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V135 DPC is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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