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V920 LGK

1999 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

214,959 mi
Last recorded214,959 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV920 LGK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 214,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear differential area's

Pass 21 Apr 2018 210,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has several chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 204,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer door sill corroded

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 204,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer door sill corroded

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 202,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated almost to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and centre (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated almost to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear differential area

oil leaks

Fail 22 Apr 2016 202,642 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated almost to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and centre (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated almost to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear differential area

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 198,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak differential area

oil leaks engine / gearbox area

Pass 14 Apr 2014 195,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bolt broken at centre exhaust to CAT joint

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

front shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

nearside rear tyre wearing in centre and on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing low in centre of tread

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 30 Apr 2013 192,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bolt broken at centre exhaust to CAT joint

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

front shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

offside front tyre wearing low in centre

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 192,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bolt broken at centre exhaust to CAT joint

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

front shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

offside front tyre wearing low in centre

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 179,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 179,784 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 172,038 miles

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

osf track control arm inner bush starting to wear / ok time of test -- rear brake pads wearing low

various chips on front w/screen confined to zones A / B legal within 10mm at the time of test 2/ free play in main drag link both ends

Pass 27 Feb 2010 158,953 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 144,259 miles

(ADVISE)FRONT DISC AND PADS WEARING LOW.

(ADVISE)N/S AND O/S/F (INNER) LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH.

(ADVISE)N/S HEADLAMP AIM SLIGHTLY HIGH,O/S SLIGHTLY LOW.

(ADVISE)N/S/R HANDBRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW.

(ADVISE)STONE CHIPS TO FRONT SCREEN.

Fail 19 Jan 2008 135,304 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 135,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 125,349 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 114,494 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

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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V920 LGK is a 1999 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V920 LGK, 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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V920 LGK is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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