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K424 BUD

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,027 mi
Last recorded168,027 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 BUD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 168,027 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 164,454 miles

Front discs corroded

atten n/s handbrake

both rear sills corroding

slight play n/s drag link

wipers smeary

Pass 5 Dec 2016 163,587 miles

atten n/s handbrake

both rear sills corroding

frt discs corroding

n/s drag link ball joint slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2016 163,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 161,708 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 160,448 miles

atten o/s handbrake

frt discs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 160,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

atten o/s handbrake

frt discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 159,939 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 158,858 miles

frt discs corroding

slight oil leak diff

Pass 28 Nov 2011 157,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 155,955 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 152,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 145,597 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 135,815 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 135,815 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 134,860 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 134,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 125,741 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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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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K424 BUD is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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