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R121 JAA

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 JAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 127,643 miles

n/s/r outersill damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2013 127,643 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r outersill damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 125,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 121,659 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 121,649 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 116,084 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 105,467 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 105,463 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,846 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 93,644 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 77,957 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 77,953 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,411 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 65,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R121 JAA is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R121 JAA, 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 R121 JAA registered?

R121 JAA is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R121 JAA safe to buy?

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