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P8 CJC

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,468 mi
Last recorded69,468 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 CJC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 69,468 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Some Suspension Components Have Surface Corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2025 69,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Some Suspension Components Have Surface Corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,693 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres Perished, Rears Require Attention Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Various Suspension Components Have Age Related Surface Corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to under body

Fail 17 Feb 2023 67,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor wire broken (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to under body

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust fixings corroded

general corrosion all over

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,770 miles

All suspension bushes cracked,but not resulting in any movement

Offside washer jet weak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,023 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside fuel tank strap corroded

offside fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,112 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,259 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,075 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight mist of oil around steering box

Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight mist of oil around steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,697 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P8 CJC is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P8 CJC, 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 P8 CJC registered?

P8 CJC is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is P8 CJC safe to buy?

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