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R310 GRL

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 GRL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Quarter panel corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019
Fail 8 Jan 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak under engine ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic under body trims and sill trims fitted restricting full view of some items

Pass 12 Jan 2017 153,309 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted restricting and stopping examination

Fail 19 Dec 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rear tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

under trays ,sill covers and engine covers fitted restricting and stopping examination

Pass 19 Nov 2015 149,320 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 149,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 147,289 miles

condition of offside door mirror and glass

Fail 15 Dec 2014 147,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

condition of offside door mirror and glass

Pass 5 Dec 2013 145,103 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 145,102 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

security of boot lid

Pass 9 Aug 2012 141,840 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside door mirror condition

Pass 3 Aug 2011 137,797 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 137,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wear in both front antiroll bar linkarms

Pass 22 Jul 2010 132,904 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 132,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 126,425 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 126,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 119,337 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007
Pass 8 Jun 2006 103,411 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 103,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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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R310 GRL is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R310 GRL, 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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R310 GRL is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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