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V486 FMO

2000 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,337 mi
Last recorded120,337 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 FMO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2009 120,337 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 120,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 114,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 105,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 127,155 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 127,155 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 105,624 miles

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

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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V486 FMO is a 2000 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,214 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 V486 FMO, 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 26 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V486 FMO registered?

V486 FMO is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V486 FMO safe to buy?

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