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W962 GCX

2000 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,237 mi
Last recorded168,237 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 GCX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 168,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2013 168,224 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2012 161,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights have water inside lenes

rear silencer box heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2011 152,768 miles

Air bag lamp illuminated. Although this is currently an advisory item, due to proposed changes to the current test,which will come into force next year, this item will become a failure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 22 Jun 2011 152,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Air bag lamp illuminated. Although this is currently an advisory item, due to proposed changes to the current test,which will come into force next year, this item will become a failure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 7 Jul 2010 143,952 miles

rear differential damp

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

airbag lamp illuminated

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 7 Jul 2010 143,952 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

airbag lamp illuminated

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear differential damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 24 Jun 2009 135,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 23 Jun 2008 129,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 117,789 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 117,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Knocking noise from front of vehicle, no play or movement in any suspension joints

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 92,260 miles

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

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

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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W962 GCX is a 2000 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W962 GCX, 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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W962 GCX is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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