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R138 DBP

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,837 mi
Last recorded150,837 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 DBP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 150,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 150,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 148,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 147,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 147,126 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 146,267 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 142,958 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,950 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 140,401 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 137,259 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 135,853 miles

advance exhaust blow from centre section needs attention

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

slight movement in both rear lower arm bushes

stone chips in windscreen

tracktion control light on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2009 129,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s washer jet requires attention

wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2008 121,076 miles

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2008 121,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2007 111,608 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2007 111,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

cuts to rear tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2006 102,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres different size and profile to rears

osr handbrake efficiency low

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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R138 DBP is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R138 DBP, 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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R138 DBP is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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