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76 BMW

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,097 mi
Last recorded76,097 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 76,097 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 73,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 71,630 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,376 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,757 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 65,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 62,239 miles

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

Rear number plate becomeing poor

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,018 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 56,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 55,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 53,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,235 miles

l/h and r/h front brake disc in ner faces poor

l/h and r/h front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 17 May 2013 51,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

l/h and r/h front brake disc in ner faces poor

l/h and r/h front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2012 49,312 miles

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

both front discs poor

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,157 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 41,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 41,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 39,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,132 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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76 BMW is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 76 BMW, 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 76 BMW registered?

76 BMW is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is 76 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 BMW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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