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A12 BKL

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,152 mi
Last recorded102,152 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BKL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 102,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 100,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 100,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

brake warning light on

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn and outer sidewall damage

Fail 10 Oct 2008 100,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

brake warning light on

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn and outer sidewall damage

Pass 5 Apr 2007 97,804 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 97,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,810 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 95,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A12 BKL is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A12 BKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 BKL registered?

A12 BKL is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is A12 BKL safe to buy?

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