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W421 YRV

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,687 mi
Last recorded100,687 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 YRV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 100,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 92,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,648 miles

Both front brake pipes too flexies corroded

Both front shocks slightly soft and have slight play

Both front too rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake pipes too flexies corroded

N/S Mirror glass missing

N/S/R Drop link has slight play

N/S/R indicator starting too show white light

Slight play in O/S/F track control arm ball joint

Fail 26 Jul 2010 92,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake pipes too flexies corroded

Both front shocks slightly soft and have slight play

Both rear brake pipes too flexies corroded

N/S Mirror missing

N/S/R Drop link has slight play

N/S/R indicator starting to show white light

Slight play in O/S/F track control arm ball joint

oth front too rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 88,863 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 88,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,275 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W421 YRV is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W421 YRV, 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 W421 YRV registered?

W421 YRV is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W421 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 YRV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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