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V73 KNP

2000 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

166,862 mi
Last recorded166,862 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 KNP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 166,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 153,434 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both offside and nearside lower control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 139,107 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 139,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 137,451 miles

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 137,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 137,336 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 133,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyres getting old

Fail 30 Sep 2020 133,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyres getting old

Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Fail 15 Apr 2019 128,655 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp illuminated

Low effort offside and nearside park brake

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 122,168 miles

slight wear nearside inner steering joint

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,597 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre tread very low

wear on offside front roll bar link

Fail 10 Apr 2017 118,596 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre tread very low

wear on offside front roll bar link

Pass 14 Apr 2016 114,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,899 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 94,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 91,249 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 85,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,111 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 74,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,794 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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V73 KNP is a 2000 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V73 KNP, 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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V73 KNP is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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