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V557 DYX

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,254 mi
Last recorded95,254 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DYX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 95,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,011 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,123 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,186 miles

front brake disces worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 84,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake disces worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,141 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 70,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 62,853 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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V557 DYX is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V557 DYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V557 DYX registered?

V557 DYX is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V557 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 DYX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V557 DYX have outstanding finance?

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