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R155 VJB

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 VJB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 90,678 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight roughness N/s rear wheel, possibly driveshaft

Smell of fuel from N/s rear of vehicle

Windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Sep 2011 90,671 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded in places

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight roughness N/s rear wheel, possibly driveshaft

Smell of fuel from N/s rear of vehicle

Windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,869 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,397 miles

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

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 16 Sep 2009 70,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f main beam glass insecure

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,217 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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R155 VJB is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R155 VJB, 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 R155 VJB registered?

R155 VJB is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R155 VJB safe to buy?

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