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V69 NVH

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,456 mi
Last recorded89,456 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 NVH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 89,456 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing deteriorating on offside rear flexi hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Screen washers leaking under bonnet.

Fail 5 Jun 2021 89,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits CO high, lambda low, hydrocarbons high, see misfire. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps aim low. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing deteriorating on offside rear flexi hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Screen washers leaking under bonnet.

engine misfiring.

Fail 18 May 2021 89,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back 2 x brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

automatic gears hard to select

Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,430 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 88,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,647 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,433 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,791 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,434 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,490 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,171 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,902 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre low inner edge

o/s front tyre low inner and outer edgrs

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,635 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge & 3mm tread depth.

rear brake pads appear worn.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,227 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 45,227 miles

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

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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V69 NVH is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V69 NVH, 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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V69 NVH is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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