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V306 JTO

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 JTO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,427 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 103,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks general

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,678 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 90,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres feathering on edges

oil residue around lower engine area

rear tyres worn 2mm inner shoulder

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,269 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

handbrake efficiency low on brake rollers

oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,363 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,506 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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V306 JTO is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V306 JTO, 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 V306 JTO registered?

V306 JTO is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V306 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V306 JTO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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