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V539 FLA

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 FLA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023
Pass 17 Jun 2022
Pass 21 Jun 2021

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020
Pass 10 May 2019 84,324 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 84,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 82,724 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 82,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight out shape

Fail 9 May 2017 81,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight out shape

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 10 May 2016 79,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,373 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 77,373 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 76,420 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 16 May 2014 76,382 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 21 May 2013 73,121 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 7 May 2013 73,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 4 May 2012 70,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 66,715 miles

n/s/f tension strut bush perishing

no spare wheel

o/s/f tension strut bush perishing

slight blow from centre exhaust box

slight play in o/s/r bottom ball joint

very slight play in n/s/r bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,250 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 65,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009

Slight play in both o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms.

Fail 19 Oct 2009

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

Slight play in both o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,823 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,412 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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V539 FLA is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V539 FLA, 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 V539 FLA registered?

V539 FLA is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V539 FLA safe to buy?

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