MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Cracks in offside rear tyre.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Front offside and front nearside tyres worn to between 2 and 3mm.
Handbrake recording 17%,minimum limit is 16%.Advise investigation.
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside handbrake recording lower braking effort than nearside.Advise investigation.
Oil staining on steering box.(Possibly from offside cam cover gasket).
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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R166 RLJ is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R166 RLJ, 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 R166 RLJ registered?
R166 RLJ is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 11 February 1998.
Is R166 RLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R166 RLJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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