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V48 EWV

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 EWV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 93,603 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 93,603 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 92,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

rusted below

Pass 23 Apr 2022 91,633 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper n/s/f upper drop link dust cover cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper o/s/f upper drop link dust cover cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,894 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 74,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,627 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,557 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,823 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,944 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,751 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,809 miles

front discs inner faces rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,891 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,792 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,685 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,725 miles

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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V48 EWV is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V48 EWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V48 EWV registered?

V48 EWV is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 22 February 2000.

Is V48 EWV safe to buy?

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