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W184 CFV

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,608 mi
Last recorded72,608 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW184 CFV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 62,402 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 49,541 miles

Near side headlamp low and approaching 2.75 mark

Pass 14 May 2015 42,886 miles

Advise air bag light flashed before test (SBE1) fault

Advise nearside front headlamp damp with water

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 42,886 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise nearside front headlamp damp with water

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 40,184 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 36,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 33,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 27,523 miles

front pads cannot be seen

rear pads cannot be seen

Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,871 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,253 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,350 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 22,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 19,824 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 19,824 miles

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

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

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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W184 CFV is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W184 CFV, 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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What year was W184 CFV registered?

W184 CFV is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W184 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W184 CFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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