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V557 SEV

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,817 mi
Last recorded132,817 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 SEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 132,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013
Fail 29 Aug 2013

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 125,262 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2012 125,262 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 115,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 115,282 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010
Fail 22 Feb 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 101,305 miles

Front brake imbalance on 24%. (Max 25%)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 101,305 miles

Front brake imbalance on 24%. (Max 25%)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 93,084 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 93,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 82,069 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 72,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SEV is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V557 SEV, 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 V557 SEV registered?

V557 SEV is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V557 SEV safe to buy?

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