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V228 FLF

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,273 mi
Last recorded68,273 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 FLF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 68,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 65,071 miles

Offside Scraping noise from rear brake disc/drum area when wheel rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 59,188 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 59,186 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,110 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 57,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,393 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 55,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,751 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 53,718 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,361 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 47,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,856 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 43,855 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,953 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 39,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,402 miles

All brake disc facings rusty through lack of use

Automatic gearbox oil sump corroding

Water / condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 37,356 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 31,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,519 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,309 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 13,037 miles

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

noise from o/s parking brake

parking brake lever comes up high

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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V228 FLF is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V228 FLF, 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 V228 FLF registered?

V228 FLF is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V228 FLF safe to buy?

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