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V841 MEN

1999 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,802 mi
Last recorded97,802 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV841 MEN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 97,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 90,974 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,302 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 67,129 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp remains lit

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 62,192 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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V841 MEN is a 1999 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V841 MEN, 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 V841 MEN registered?

V841 MEN is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V841 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V841 MEN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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