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EKZ 8778

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,675 mi
Last recorded163,675 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 8778
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 163,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 151,892 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2011 148,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 148,076 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bonnet safety catch difficult to operate

damage to front bumper and undertray

front and rear discs corroded

front no plate poor condition

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2010 148,076 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bonnet safety catch difficult to operate

damage to front bumper and undertray

front and rear discs corroded

front no plate poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2009 146,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

slight buckle in ns front inner wheel rim

windscreen damaged on ns

Fail 30 Jan 2009 146,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

slight buckle in ns front inner wheel rim

windscreen damaged on ns

Pass 30 Jan 2008 141,340 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 141,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres worn low on inner & outer edges

signs of coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 26 Jan 2007 130,351 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

ALL BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

N/S/F ANTI-ROLL LINK TOP MOUNTING RUBBER SPLIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 130,351 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

ALL BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

N/S/F ANTI-ROLL LINK TOP MOUNTING RUBBER SPLIT

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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EKZ 8778 is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EKZ 8778, 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 EKZ 8778 registered?

EKZ 8778 is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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