MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V885 XFC is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 V885 XFC, 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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What year was V885 XFC registered?
V885 XFC is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 1999.
Is V885 XFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V885 XFC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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