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Q441RFB

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ441RFB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,191 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 97,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 94,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 87,169 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 83,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 79,902 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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Q441RFB is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Q441RFB, 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 Q441RFB registered?

Q441RFB is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is Q441RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q441RFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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