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R311 JPJ

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010
Pass 16 Apr 2009 129,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 121,280 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 119,787 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 113,059 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 112,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 103,949 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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R311 JPJ is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R311 JPJ, 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

How do I check the history of R311 JPJ?

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What year was R311 JPJ registered?

R311 JPJ is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R311 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 JPJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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