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V652 FNU

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,280 mi
Last recorded154,280 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 FNU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 154,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 154,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 141,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside binding on (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyrewall damaged

Offside Park brake effort weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 141,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside binding on (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyrewall damaged

Offside Park brake effort weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 136,939 miles

Headlight level sensor detached.

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

Oil leak.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 130,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 124,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 124,323 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 119,190 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r outer c/v gaiter starting to leak

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

slight play in n/s/f drop link

various brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,836 miles

front brake discs have some wear

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight movementin o/s/f drop link

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,213 miles

n/s head light starting to mist

slight wear on front discs

Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,306 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 99,258 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,761 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,761 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,312 miles

both front tyres have small cuts on inner walls but not to excess

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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V652 FNU is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V652 FNU, 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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What year was V652 FNU registered?

V652 FNU is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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