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W353 HDT

2000 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,099 mi
Last recorded119,099 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 HDT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,099 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 107,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,192 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 99,099 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,596 miles

1.offside front tyre wearing on edges.2.nearside front tyre wearing on edges.3.offside front anti-roll bar link upper joint dust cover split.

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

Pass 1 May 2007 70,979 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 63,535 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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W353 HDT is a 2000 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W353 HDT, 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 W353 HDT registered?

W353 HDT is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W353 HDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W353 HDT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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