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V741 MGW

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,753 mi
Last recorded137,753 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 MGW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 137,753 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 137,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working headlamp is loose inside (1.8)

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

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front oil leak from engine/steering box area

Nearside Rear very badly perished and bold on inner egde

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear very badly perished and bold on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 131,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 130,680 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lenes require cleaning.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 128,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 128,011 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,321 miles

Light corrosion to rear offside and nearside lower inner sills

Fail 16 Apr 2013 126,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Light corrosion to rear offside and nearside lower inner sills

Pass 16 Apr 2012 120,061 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

speedo missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 113,558 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear brake discs accetable at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2010

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 105,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 105,022 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 98,879 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 98,843 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 91,735 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 83,536 miles

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)

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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V741 MGW is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V741 MGW, 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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V741 MGW is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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