MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,464 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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
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
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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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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