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V498 HUY

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,016 mi
Last recorded152,016 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 HUY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 152,016 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered

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

nearside front tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall

offside headlamp has a bolt missing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 151,935 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered

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

nearside front tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall

offside headlamp has a bolt missing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 146,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 146,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front side lights come on randomly

Brake pad warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 144,005 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 137,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 127,388 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 119,731 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 110,851 miles

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

Fail 7 May 2008 110,846 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

Pass 12 May 2007 103,281 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 103,280 miles

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

All brake pads on wear limit

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 94,912 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 94,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

both rear indicator colours faded.

wipers smear.

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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V498 HUY is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V498 HUY, 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 V498 HUY registered?

V498 HUY is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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