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R142 AHK

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,464 mi
Last recorded150,464 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 AHK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 150,464 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 146,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 142,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 138,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 133,547 miles

Air bag light on

Both front track control arm bushes in poor condition

Both rear coil springs in poor condition

Both rear flexy brake hoses perished

Exhuast rear heat shild in very poor condition and loose

N/S/F Flexy brake hose starting to perish

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres have damage to the outer side walls

N/S/F head light has condensation on the inside of the lens

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

Power steering pipe from bottle in poor condition

Rear brake pipes starting to carode

Rear indecator bulbs flashing slightly white

Fail 9 Apr 2008 133,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front track control arm bushes in poor condition

Both rear coil springs in poor condition

Both rear flexy brake hoses perished

Exhuast rear heat shild in very poor condition and loose

N/S/F Flexy brake hose starting to perish

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres have damage to the outer side walls

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

O/S/R tyre in poor condition

Power steering pipe from bottle in poor condition

Rear brake pipes starting to carode

Rear indecator bulbs flashing slightly white

Pass 10 Apr 2007 123,477 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 124,771 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 115,110 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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R142 AHK is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R142 AHK, 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 R142 AHK registered?

R142 AHK is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R142 AHK safe to buy?

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