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W396 OAG

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,537 mi
Last recorded138,537 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 OAG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,537 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 137,356 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 135,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre damage to wall nocords exposed

n/s h/light condensated not affecting beam image engine manegment light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 127,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 125,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 118,756 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 104,515 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 96,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,784 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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W396 OAG 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 100%.

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 W396 OAG, 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 W396 OAG registered?

W396 OAG is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W396 OAG safe to buy?

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