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E3 PLX

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 PLX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 91,003 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 91,000 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 86,899 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2025 86,897 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2024 82,564 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2023 78,384 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2022 66,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 52,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 52,232 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,979 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 51,979 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,810 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,328 miles

engine oil leak

wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,028 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,065 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,133 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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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.

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