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V152 DYX

1999 BMW 535

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,093 mi
Last recorded132,093 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV152 DYX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,093 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 115,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 108,791 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 102,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,125 miles

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

oil leak

slight damage to nearside rear of vehicle (not structual)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 95,124 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

oil leak

slight damage to nearside rear of vehicle (not structual)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 57,729 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 57,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

hand brake efficiency low

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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V152 DYX is a 1999 BMW 535 in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V152 DYX, 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 V152 DYX registered?

V152 DYX is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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