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R210 NKC

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,483 mi
Last recorded52,483 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 NKC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2010 52,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,483 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,225 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,225 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 118,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 118,896 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 49,903 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,903 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006
Pass 23 Nov 2005 45,287 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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R210 NKC is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R210 NKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R210 NKC?

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What year was R210 NKC registered?

R210 NKC is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R210 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 NKC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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