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V41 DBR

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,306 mi
Last recorded185,306 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 DBR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 185,306 miles

Central brake light not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine undertray slightly loose

Pass 23 May 2017 183,135 miles

Central brake light not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 May 2017 183,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Central brake light not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 181,043 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 181,042 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 178,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 178,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2014 175,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil filter housing insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2014 175,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil filter housing insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 171,906 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 171,906 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 144,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 139,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cannot fully inspect front underside due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 139,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cannot fully inspect front underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 136,145 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 136,145 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 125,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 118,700 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 118,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 110,434 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Mar 2006 102,514 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 101,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V41 DBR is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V41 DBR, 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 V41 DBR registered?

V41 DBR is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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