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R788 WLC

1998 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,037 mi
Last recorded63,037 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 WLC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

rear pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,971 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,971 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,457 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 47,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,210 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,065 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,125 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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R788 WLC is a 1998 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R788 WLC, 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 R788 WLC registered?

R788 WLC is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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