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R308 JBR

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,693 mi
Last recorded164,693 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 JBR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 164,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2014 164,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 158,045 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 150,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 144,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 140,843 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 139,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 133,370 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 124,623 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 124,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 117,900 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 117,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R308 JBR 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 75%.

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 R308 JBR, 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 R308 JBR registered?

R308 JBR is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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