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M5 LTV

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,637 mi
Last recorded135,637 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LTV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 135,637 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 131,874 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake reserve travel on limit

o/s/r door wont open from outside

Pass 16 Oct 2009 128,072 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 128,072 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 124,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f antiroll bar dust covers split

Pass 18 Oct 2007 120,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 116,233 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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M5 LTV is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M5 LTV, 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 M5 LTV registered?

M5 LTV is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is M5 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 LTV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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