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V801 OKN

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,940 mi
Last recorded154,940 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV801 OKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 154,940 miles

Brake warning light on and Fog light switch is insecure.

Fail 14 Nov 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Brake warning light on and Fog light switch is insecure.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 147,760 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 138,725 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 123,158 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 123,158 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 110,639 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 110,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 100,131 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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V801 OKN is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V801 OKN, 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 V801 OKN registered?

V801 OKN is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V801 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V801 OKN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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