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W434 VPU

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,201 mi
Last recorded149,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 VPU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 149,201 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear upper stop lamp inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 140,038 miles

evidence of oil leak at nearside lower engine

Pass 12 Sep 2011 137,718 miles

nearside beam image weak.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn, worn close to the legal limit, bald on inside edge and heavily cracked and perished. (235/45/17 Y)

offside front tyre unevenly worn and bald on inside edge. (235/45/17 y)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 137,699 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside beam image weak.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn, worn close to the legal limit, bald on inside edge and heavily cracked and perished. (235/45/17 Y)

offside front tyre unevenly worn and bald on inside edge. (235/45/17 y)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 134,782 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 134,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 128,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 126,191 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 126,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 105,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 101,687 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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W434 VPU is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W434 VPU, 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.

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What year was W434 VPU registered?

W434 VPU is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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