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V590 LDW

1999 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,039 mi
Last recorded130,039 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 LDW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 130,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,150 miles

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

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

oil leak

petrol pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014
Pass 6 Nov 2012

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2012

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 8 Aug 2011
Fail 5 Aug 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2010

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009

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

Pass 20 May 2008 78,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 78,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 60,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,413 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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V590 LDW is a 1999 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V590 LDW, 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 V590 LDW registered?

V590 LDW is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V590 LDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 LDW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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