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V177 EPK

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 EPK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 123,253 miles

front brake disc's in poor condition on inside

n/s/f steering idler bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre 1'8mm

Fail 18 Oct 2013 123,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake disc's in poor condition on inside

n/s/f steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2012 122,865 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs

slight play in steering

Fail 24 Aug 2012 122,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Aug 2011 118,586 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 118,586 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 999,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 999,999 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 111,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 155,749 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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V177 EPK is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black 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 V177 EPK, 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 V177 EPK registered?

V177 EPK is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V177 EPK safe to buy?

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