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W412 MCF

2000 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,587 mi
Last recorded175,587 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 MCF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 175,587 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 159,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/f tyre wearingon outer edge

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 8 Jun 2010 127,713 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2009 121,363 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 121,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 110,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 93,634 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,022 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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W412 MCF is a 2000 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W412 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W412 MCF registered?

W412 MCF is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W412 MCF safe to buy?

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