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V221 JRR

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 JRR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2011

Front discs worn

Front to centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 27 Mar 2010 120,676 miles

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,783 miles

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2008

odometer not readable

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,839 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 56,210 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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V221 JRR is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V221 JRR, 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

How do I check the history of V221 JRR?

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What year was V221 JRR registered?

V221 JRR is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V221 JRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 JRR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V221 JRR have outstanding finance?

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