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M4 NGU

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 NGU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,099 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Aug 2012 85,099 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

brake pad warning light is on

engine oil leaks

front brake pads are on the legal limit (1.5mm)

front discs are lipped

n/s door mirror glass is missing

rear brake pads are on the legal limit (1.5mm)

rear discs are lipped

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light up on dash

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 75,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

offside rear outer side light inop

Pass 29 Dec 2009 67,570 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,302 miles

slight engine oil leaks

srs light on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,226 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,349 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT AND WARNING LIGHT UP ON DASH

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE, CRACKED ON OUTER TREAD AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON OUTER TREAD AND NEAR LIMIT

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES, CRACKED ON OUTER TREAD AND NEAR LIMIT

Pass 1 Sep 2005 43,330 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LEGAL LIMIT AND BRAKE DISCS WORN

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ON OUTER TREAD

POWER STEERING BOX WET

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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M4 NGU is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M4 NGU, 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 M4 NGU registered?

M4 NGU is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M4 NGU safe to buy?

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