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V178 ESO

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,977 mi
Last recorded101,977 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 ESO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 May 2024 101,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,909 miles

signs of oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2016 88,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,732 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 83,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,922 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,439 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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V178 ESO is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V178 ESO, 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 V178 ESO registered?

V178 ESO is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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