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V775 XBD

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,484 mi
Last recorded148,484 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 XBD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 148,484 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 148,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 140,240 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubbing off tread on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 140,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres scrubbing off tread on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 133,042 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 119,781 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 111,076 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 87,210 miles

all brake pipes covered in a thick greese

dust cover split on rear anti roll bar links

Pass 1 Mar 2006 77,234 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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V775 XBD is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V775 XBD, 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 V775 XBD registered?

V775 XBD is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V775 XBD safe to buy?

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