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R234 OMG

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,189 mi
Last recorded207,189 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 OMG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 207,189 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 202,503 miles

Both side rear sills corroded. But not in a prescribed area.

Near side rear door tight to open.

Off side rear wheel bearing has slight noise but does not feel rough.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 202,503 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Both side rear sills corroded. But not in a prescribed area.

Near side rear door tight to open.

Off side rear wheel bearing has slight noise but does not feel rough.

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

Fail 30 May 2015 202,498 miles

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

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

both front tyres close too legal(1.6mm)

both rear seat belts have child seats fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2014 189,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 183,428 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 180,744 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 170,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 160,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 154,009 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 150,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 146,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side mirrordicoloured,viewto rear ok

Fail 7 Mar 2007 146,456 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side mirror dicoloured,view to rear ok.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 142,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 142,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R234 OMG is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R234 OMG, 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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R234 OMG is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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