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V453 FJB

1999 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,075 mi
Last recorded152,075 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 FJB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 152,075 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

power steering heavy on tick over but still works

Fail 1 Oct 2011

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

unable to see brake fluid reservoir,low fluid light on.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 125,586 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake wear indicatoe illuminated wires not connected.

slght water missting on both headlights but not yet effecting beam pattern.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 113,657 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 113,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 108,390 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 98,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,726 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 89,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

dash display deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2005 83,015 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 83,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 83,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V453 FJB is a 1999 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V453 FJB, 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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V453 FJB is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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