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V535 FVT

2000 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 FVT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 104,890 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 104,560 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 99,356 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2007 91,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 91,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 87,163 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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V535 FVT is a 2000 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V535 FVT, 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 V535 FVT registered?

V535 FVT is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V535 FVT safe to buy?

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