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JNZ 3142

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,037 mi
Last recorded162,037 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 3142
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 162,037 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2019 161,965 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 158,331 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 148,151 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 148,148 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

2 front brake pipews corroded

air bag light on

exhaust corroded slightly

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 146,551 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

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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JNZ 3142 is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JNZ 3142, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNZ 3142 registered?

JNZ 3142 is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is JNZ 3142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNZ 3142 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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