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V57 HBP

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,895 mi
Last recorded110,895 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 HBP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 110,895 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,559 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes covered in copper slip

Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes covered in copper slip

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,101 miles

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

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

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

oil leaking/fuel pipe rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

oil leaking/fuel pipe rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,832 miles

Both N/S tyres worn close to limit

Both front upper drop link boots split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,188 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 96,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,161 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,290 miles

discs rustinc on edge both front

engine control lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,433 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,190 miles

very slight play in n/s/f tiebar joint

Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,210 miles

front discs rusty and slightly pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2005 70,801 miles

offside rear ABS SENSOR securing bolt missing

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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V57 HBP is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V57 HBP, 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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V57 HBP is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V57 HBP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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