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2000 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX342 BAN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022
Pass 15 Oct 2021 133,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019

Central Front steering arm slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,977 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not alloweing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,263 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 98,263 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,267 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,206 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothf both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,710 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,234 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 72,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,202 miles

deterioration of both number plates advise

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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X342 BAN is a 2000 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X342 BAN, 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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X342 BAN is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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