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R770 VTF

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,874 mi
Last recorded18,874 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 VTF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 18,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 18,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 18,867 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 18,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,760 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 17,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 17,265 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,265 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014

All tyres cracking badly on outer sidewalls

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

OS headlight beam image poor (Water in headlight)

OS parking brake effort low

Fail 30 Jul 2014

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

All tyres cracking badly on outer sidewalls

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

OS headlight beam image poor (Water in headlight)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,746 miles

1 OSR tail light bulb not working

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2013 13,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 OSR tail light bulb not working

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 9,959 miles

o/s/f tyre side/wall perished

Pass 12 May 2011 7,824 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 6,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R770 VTF is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R770 VTF, 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 R770 VTF registered?

R770 VTF is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R770 VTF safe to buy?

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