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G4 RCU

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 RCU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,495 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 66,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 May 2009 66,237 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,359 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,596 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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G4 RCU is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G4 RCU, 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 G4 RCU registered?

G4 RCU is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is G4 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 RCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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