MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle centre (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front discs corroded
atten n/s handbrake
both rear sills corroding
slight play n/s drag link
wipers smeary
atten n/s handbrake
both rear sills corroding
frt discs corroding
n/s drag link ball joint slight play
Brake pipe excessively corroded frt to rear o/s both (3.6.B.2c)
atten n/s handbrake
both rear sills corroding
frt discs corroding
n/s drag link ball joint slight play
atten o/s handbrake
frt discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
atten o/s handbrake
frt discs corroded
frt discs corroding
slight oil leak diff
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from n/s of engine
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K424 BUD is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 K424 BUD, 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 K424 BUD registered?
K424 BUD is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 8 September 1998.
Is K424 BUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for K424 BUD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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