MOT Status
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91,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (2021) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (2021) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small crack/split. Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (2021) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (2021) (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear thrust arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear thrust arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight oil leak under engine
engine oil leak
wear to front and rear brake discs
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?
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E3 PLX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 E3 PLX, 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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E3 PLX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is E3 PLX safe to buy?
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