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MBZ 7778

1998 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 7778
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking by the inner sill (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on dash

engine oil leak

large under tray fitted stopping inspection of all components

Fail 11 Oct 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on dash

engine oil leak

large under tray fitted stopping inspection of all components

Pass 25 Sep 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

top engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure.

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r jacking points slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 124,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012
Fail 2 Aug 2012

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 116,797 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,286 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 110,081 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 105,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2007 103,931 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 103,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 97,503 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 97,458 miles

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

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

slight noise in ball joints on front suspension no play detected at present.

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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MBZ 7778 is a 1998 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MBZ 7778, 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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MBZ 7778 is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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