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V954 FFG

1999 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,604 mi
Last recorded171,604 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 FFG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 171,604 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 161,214 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside rear brake flexi hose perished.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 151,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 150,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 150,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 132,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 109,845 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 109,845 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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V954 FFG is a 1999 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V954 FFG, 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 V954 FFG registered?

V954 FFG is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V954 FFG safe to buy?

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