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D10 HMW

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

150,048 mi
Last recorded150,048 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 HMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 150,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 145,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 142,043 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022
Pass 16 Aug 2021
Pass 12 Aug 2020
Pass 13 Aug 2019
Pass 8 Aug 2018
Fail 8 Aug 2018

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017
Pass 21 Jul 2016
Pass 13 Aug 2015
Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 94,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,318 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,374 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,734 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,877 miles

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

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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D10 HMW is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D10 HMW, 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 D10 HMW registered?

D10 HMW is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is D10 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D10 HMW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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