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R233 CCP

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

213,157 mi
Last recorded213,157 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 CCP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 213,157 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 213,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 208,175 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Oct 2012 208,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 204,286 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 204,211 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 199,900 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 194,995 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 194,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2006 157,118 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 157,118 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2005 150,570 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)

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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R233 CCP is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R233 CCP, 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

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What year was R233 CCP registered?

R233 CCP is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R233 CCP safe to buy?

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