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V542 NGO

2000 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,281 mi
Last recorded172,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 NGO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 172,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 163,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 144,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 128,550 miles

n/s front tyre damaged at sidewall

Fail 19 May 2006 128,550 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre damaged at sidewall

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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V542 NGO is a 2000 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V542 NGO, 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 V542 NGO registered?

V542 NGO is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V542 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 NGO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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