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V993 GCU

1999 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,608 mi
Last recorded155,608 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 GCU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 155,608 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 148,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 144,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 May 2017 139,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 145,386 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 145,372 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 138,467 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 131,551 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 119,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 117,568 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 117,568 miles

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

milometer reading incomplete.

offside rear external door handle faulty.

slight bind to offside front brake.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 117,507 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

milometer reading incomplete.

offside rear external door handle faulty.

slight bind to offside front brake.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 112,221 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 112,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 106,173 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 100,493 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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V993 GCU is a 1999 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V993 GCU, 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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V993 GCU is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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