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W36 DMG

2000 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,074 mi
Last recorded111,074 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 DMG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 111,074 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 111,065 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers detached but not allowing ingress of dirt / water

nearside rear outer sidelight inop

park brake effort getting weak

play in offside rear trailing arm inner bush

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,573 miles

power steering resevoir pipes have misting of oil

Fail 16 Dec 2011 102,440 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering resevoir pipes have misting of oil

Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,412 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 86,895 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,899 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 82,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

UNABLE TO READ MILAGE.

Fail 10 Dec 2007

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

UNABLE TO READ MILAGE.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,209 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,505 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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W36 DMG is a 2000 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W36 DMG, 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

How do I check the history of W36 DMG?

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What year was W36 DMG registered?

W36 DMG is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W36 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W36 DMG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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