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V306 WAB

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,857 mi
Last recorded137,857 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 137,857 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 135,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 131,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 127,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 123,405 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Sep 2008 123,404 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Sep 2007 119,139 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Sep 2007 119,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

clutch rubber missing

Pass 2 Sep 2006 112,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 105,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 105,175 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 105,175 miles

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

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 WAB is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAB, 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 WAB registered?

V306 WAB is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V306 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V306 WAB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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