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M5 NBW

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 NBW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024
Fail 22 Apr 2024

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2018
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,681 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,087 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 80,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,422 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,145 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s headlight lens misted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 72,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,327 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,122 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 70,122 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 63,604 miles

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

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 NBW is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NBW, 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 M5 NBW registered?

M5 NBW is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is M5 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 NBW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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