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2 RDP

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,048 mi
Last recorded85,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 RDP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 83,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 82,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,147 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,022 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 78,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play in o/s/r suspension

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,869 miles

catalyst rattles

slight play in o/s/r suspension

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 73,869 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

catalyst rattles

low pad warning light on

slight play in o/s/r suspension

Pass 3 Feb 2014
Fail 30 Jan 2014

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,704 miles

Offside 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

catalyst rattles

Fail 1 Feb 2013 62,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

catalyst rattles

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,237 miles

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

air bag light on

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2012 57,237 miles

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

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

air bag light on

front tyres worn on edges

rear pads worn and discs pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,230 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,477 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,702 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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2 RDP is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 110,452 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 2 RDP, 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 28 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2 RDP registered?

2 RDP is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 2 RDP safe to buy?

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