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R765 KSX

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,241 mi
Last recorded154,241 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 KSX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2011 154,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 153,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 148,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 147,651 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 146,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 143,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes at rear corroded but not leaking

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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R765 KSX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R765 KSX, 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

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What year was R765 KSX registered?

R765 KSX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R765 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 KSX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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