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L6 CAK

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,746 mi
Last recorded87,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 CAK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,653 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,762 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,273 miles

front number plate in poor condition

o/s headlight dim

oil leaks

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar end link

small leak from o/s track rod end rubber

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 78,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,051 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,046 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 76,544 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

airbag light is on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 59,058 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 59,058 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L6 CAK is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L6 CAK, 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 L6 CAK registered?

L6 CAK is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L6 CAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 CAK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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