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E9 XSN

1998 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,553 mi
Last recorded116,553 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 XSN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 116,553 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 104,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 98,964 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 98,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 93,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,135 miles

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

Nearside Front rack arm

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 92,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front one (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front rack arm

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 90,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 87,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,136 miles

front tyres starting to crack on edges

rear tyres just above wear bars

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,773 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 71,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,606 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 65,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,845 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,612 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 55,169 miles

steering idler bush worn and noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2005 55,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering idler bush worn and noisy

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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E9 XSN is a 1998 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E9 XSN, 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 E9 XSN registered?

E9 XSN is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E9 XSN safe to buy?

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