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W373 JAU

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW373 JAU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022
Pass 28 Jul 2021
Pass 29 Jul 2014

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)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 141,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 134,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 128,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 117,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 112,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 112,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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W373 JAU is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W373 JAU, 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 W373 JAU registered?

W373 JAU is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W373 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W373 JAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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