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W228 JFG

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,779 mi
Last recorded155,779 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 JFG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 155,779 miles

offside headlamp lense slightly deteriated

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill area

Fail 18 Sep 2014 155,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside headlamp lense slightly deteriated

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill area

Pass 20 Sep 2013 140,501 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 140,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 127,187 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 5 Sep 2012 127,187 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managment light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,634 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 95,632 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,854 miles

water in osf headlamp

Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,854 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,135 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 40,132 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W228 JFG is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W228 JFG, 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 W228 JFG registered?

W228 JFG is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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