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W112 LJM

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,688 mi
Last recorded182,688 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 LJM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 182,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc all around corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 182,424 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 171,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 165,048 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 159,146 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2016 159,135 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front washers provide limited fluid

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 153,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 153,646 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,407 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 141,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 126,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 125,078 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 125,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 121,835 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank

Pass 14 May 2010 104,611 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 101,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 95,324 miles

Both front headlamps have condensation in them, but not affecting beam image.

Pass 30 May 2007 85,762 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 80,541 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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W112 LJM is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,214 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 W112 LJM, 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 26 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W112 LJM is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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