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V168 ELB

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 ELB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust flange nuts corroded/missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust flange nuts corroded/missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust flange nuts corroded/missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust flange nuts corroded/missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective flange retaining nuts severely corroded /missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective flange retaining nuts severely corroded /missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2024

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective flange retaining nuts severely corroded /missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective flange retaining nuts severely corroded /missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022
Fail 8 Jun 2022

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle appears to have been stood up for a while giving a light corrosion to the discs

Pass 12 May 2020
Pass 25 May 2019
Pass 1 Jun 2018

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,724 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 26,411 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 25,239 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 25,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,804 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 23,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,494 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 20,148 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 19,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,098 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 18,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,658 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 16,653 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine under tray not fitted correctly

r/o/s wheel is stiff to turn (brake!)

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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V168 ELB is a 1999 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V168 ELB, 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 V168 ELB registered?

V168 ELB is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V168 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V168 ELB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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