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W469 AVE

2000 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

104,521 mi
Last recorded104,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 AVE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 104,521 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 102,911 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 101,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Grill isn't properly secured, unlikely to become detached

Oil filter mountings broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted to engine and chassis, preventing full inspection of vehicle's underside.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 100,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 97,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 93,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 90,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,858 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 84,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,946 miles

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 9 May 2013 78,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 76,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,481 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,227 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 54,677 miles

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

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

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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W469 AVE is a 2000 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W469 AVE, 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 W469 AVE registered?

W469 AVE is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W469 AVE safe to buy?

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