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V897 GDV

1999 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 GDV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f foglamp broken

Fail 4 Apr 2016

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not visible (1.8.A.1b)

condensation in o/s headlamp

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 27 Mar 2015 174,116 miles

Both rear brake caliper anti rattle clips missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s park brake effort slightly low

Fail 25 Mar 2014

Offside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s park brake effort slightly low

Pass 26 Mar 2013

small chips on windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2012

small chips on windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2012

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

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)

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

A.S.C. warning lamp stays on

brake warning lamp stays on

small chips on windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2011 121,403 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 90,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,730 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,958 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 62,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,145 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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V897 GDV is a 1999 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V897 GDV, 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 V897 GDV registered?

V897 GDV is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V897 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V897 GDV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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