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X166 YAA

2000 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 YAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 91,085 miles
Fail 11 May 2022

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,565 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 90,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,033 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,975 miles

fuel pipes are corroded

gearbox has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 87,975 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

fuel pipes are corroded

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,829 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,065 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 81,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 79,942 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 78,215 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 75,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 69,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 65,983 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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X166 YAA is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X166 YAA, 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 X166 YAA registered?

X166 YAA is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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