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R75 ANP

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,412 mi
Last recorded108,412 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 ANP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear / main brake pipes covered with underseal unable to check

Fail 29 Feb 2016 108,400 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear / main brake pipes covered with underseal unable to check

Fail 29 Jan 2016 108,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s and o/s hub bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes coroded

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

petrol tank straps coroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 94,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,397 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,713 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 79,713 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 79,691 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,596 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 79,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 79,393 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,148 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,983 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 75,626 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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R75 ANP is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R75 ANP, 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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R75 ANP is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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