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R291 ULK

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,147 mi
Last recorded80,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 ULK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

Fail 27 Jul 2012 80,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,639 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

both front wiper blades split

Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,633 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

both front wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,558 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 75,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 73,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 72,481 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 67,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 67,098 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 25 Jul 2006 61,682 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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R291 ULK is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R291 ULK, 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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R291 ULK is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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