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R310 JPL

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,443 mi
Last recorded148,443 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 JPL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 148,443 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front suspension thrust arm bush very weak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 144,583 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 143,734 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 136,005 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

nearside front thrust arm bush slightly weak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 134,721 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight wear

Fail 23 Oct 2009 134,721 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight wear

Fail 28 Jul 2009 134,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear suspension rose joints slight wear

Pass 30 May 2008 131,828 miles

Metal brake pipe to n/s/r hose is starting to corrode

Rear brake discs are worn

Fail 29 May 2008 131,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Metal brake pipe to n/s/r hose is starting to corrode

Rear brake discs are worn

front brake discs are in very poor condition

Pass 30 May 2007 123,770 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 113,246 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 113,246 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 JPL is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver 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 R310 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.

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What year was R310 JPL registered?

R310 JPL is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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