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R135 SSM

1998 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,046 mi
Last recorded165,046 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 SSM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 165,046 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked,rear view not impaired.

Fail 25 May 2011 165,046 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s mirror cracked,rear view not impaired.

Fail 13 May 2011 164,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f bumper insecure

n/s/f wing damage

o/s mirror damage

Pass 22 May 2010 146,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 130,996 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 130,968 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 114,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 107,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 96,962 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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R135 SSM is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R135 SSM, 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 R135 SSM registered?

R135 SSM is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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