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R307 JPL

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 JPL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 189,874 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 189,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 188,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 187,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021
Pass 5 Feb 2020 182,174 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019
Fail 17 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 172,298 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 172,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 167,715 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 167,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 163,125 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 163,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 156,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 150,775 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 143,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 137,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 137,271 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,421 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 126,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 117,639 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 117,402 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 110,430 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 92,959 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 92,927 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside rear brake hose perished but not split

offside rear tyre tread low

slight play in steering idler

Pass 26 Oct 2005 74,665 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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R307 JPL is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R307 JPL, 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 R307 JPL registered?

R307 JPL is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R307 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 JPL shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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