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W686 PRC

2000 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

229,875 mi
Last recorded229,875 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 PRC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 229,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os body outer sills corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn out inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2024 229,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os body outer sills corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn out inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2023 223,691 miles

Both front sill slight corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 223,691 miles

Both front sill slight corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 209,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 188,475 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Headlight condensated

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 181,152 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 181,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 176,225 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 176,224 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 170,386 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 170,386 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 162,671 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 162,671 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 157,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 157,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 147,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 15 Oct 2013 147,851 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 17 Oct 2012 137,234 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 137,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,423 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 126,423 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 117,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 108,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,464 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 85,766 miles

off side rear seatbelt

Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,445 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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W686 PRC is a 2000 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W686 PRC, 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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W686 PRC is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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