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M3 WYS

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WYS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 128,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,217 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (1.7.5a)

Offside inner / outer sill weakened by corrosion.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,646 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 118,542 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area. (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 149,312 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 149,312 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 146,236 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 146,227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 139,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front and rear nearside tyres rubber cracking.

offside rear lower inner sill area corroded but unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 139,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front and rear nearside tyres rubber cracking.

offside rear lower inner sill area corroded but unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 134,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light on.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 134,696 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light on.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 128,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 123,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 116,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 112,109 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes..

Pass 16 Jun 2006 107,288 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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M3 WYS is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M3 WYS, 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 M3 WYS registered?

M3 WYS is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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