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W12 DEB

2000 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,355 mi
Last recorded66,355 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 DEB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,355 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 66,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 66,031 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,204 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,225 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,657 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,977 miles

n/s/f tyre iner edge warn

Fail 8 Apr 2014 56,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre iner edge warn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,321 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 51,321 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,542 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 45,774 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,848 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,675 miles

both front tyres are wearing on both edges, and the nearside front tyre tread has a pin hole in it / slightly leaking air

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 26,471 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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W12 DEB is a 2000 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W12 DEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 DEB registered?

W12 DEB is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W12 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 DEB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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