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W508 WCW

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,392 mi
Last recorded103,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 WCW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 103,392 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 102,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s abs wire insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2008 96,234 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 96,234 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 90,313 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 90,313 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 80,713 miles

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

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

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

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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W508 WCW is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W508 WCW, 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 W508 WCW registered?

W508 WCW is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W508 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W508 WCW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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