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R169 OWO

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

196,122 mi
Last recorded196,122 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 OWO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 196,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 187,544 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 187,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 186,817 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 186,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 185,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre treads lifting

Pass 29 Aug 2018 184,858 miles

Nearside Rear upper balljoint has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2017 183,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 183,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 180,736 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 180,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 177,233 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 177,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 173,199 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 20 Jun 2014 173,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 14 Jun 2013 167,871 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 19 Jun 2012 160,924 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 143,060 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 143,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 125,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 112,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 102,492 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 88,034 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 78,385 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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R169 OWO is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R169 OWO, 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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R169 OWO is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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