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V308 NGX

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,762 mi
Last recorded19,762 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 NGX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 198,201 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 198,201 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 194,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 194,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 189,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 187,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008
Pass 9 Nov 2007 160,657 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 160,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 148,073 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 148,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 135,417 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V308 NGX is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V308 NGX, 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 V308 NGX registered?

V308 NGX is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V308 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V308 NGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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