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R245 LWV

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 LWV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 160,550 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 160,548 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 157,021 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 157,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak at radiator area

offside & nearside front suspension drop links rubbers perished

unable to check offside & nearside front wheel bearings properly due to brake binds on jacked posistion

Pass 31 Aug 2009 154,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator showing signs off leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 151,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner band worn & cut in tread not to cords

offside front tyre starting to wear out of shape slightly

offside rear tyre inner band worn

water leak showing at radiator

Pass 18 Sep 2007 147,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2007 117,275 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear park brake down on performance

Pass 27 Sep 2006 114,573 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 114,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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R245 LWV is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R245 LWV, 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 R245 LWV registered?

R245 LWV is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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