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W823 DGU

2000 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,546 mi
Last recorded95,546 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 DGU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,546 miles

both rear tyres wearing to edges

nearside front tyre worn edge, perishing and sidewall damaged

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,525 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 79,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,557 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,557 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,866 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

slight play in offside rear suspension arm balljoint

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,626 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,631 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp unit.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,619 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner tread.

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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W823 DGU is a 2000 BMW 535 in Blue 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 W823 DGU, 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 W823 DGU registered?

W823 DGU is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W823 DGU safe to buy?

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