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W772 MCF

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,104 mi
Last recorded109,104 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW772 MCF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 109,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 101,008 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2010 100,289 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 92,890 miles

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2009 92,890 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 81,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,846 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 75,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 27 Jun 2005 70,093 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R, N/S/F and N/S/R TYRES SMALL CUTS ON OUTER WALL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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W772 MCF is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W772 MCF, 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 W772 MCF registered?

W772 MCF is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W772 MCF safe to buy?

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