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R792 LWV

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,122 mi
Last recorded146,122 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 LWV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 146,122 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

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

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 146,122 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,364 miles

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

plastic cover cills and wheelarch protection fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 115,932 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 115,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 115,540 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 115,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 104,057 miles

front brake discs very close to manufacturers wear limit.will need replacing very soon.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 97,904 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,002 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 87,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 76,313 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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R792 LWV is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R792 LWV, 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 R792 LWV registered?

R792 LWV is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R792 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R792 LWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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