MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower (front) suspension ball joint dust cover is split
(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower (rear) suspension ball joint dust cover is split
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) along their length have surface corrosion present
(3.6G.2b)The brake reservoir on this model has no access without stripping and dismantling,therefore the fluid level has not been observed
(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating
(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating
NONE RELATED MOT TEST ITEMS
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER
SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS
The oil filter housing is insecure
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower (front) suspension ball joint dust cover is split
(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower (rear) suspension ball joint dust cover is split
(3.5.1f)The nearside rear brake pad(s) are wearing thin.
(3.5.1f)The offside rear brake pad(s) are wearing thin.
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) along their length have surface corrosion present
(3.6G.2b)The brake reservoir on this model has no access without stripping and dismantling,therefore the fluid level has not been observed
(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating
(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating
NONE RELATED MOT TEST ITEMS
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER
SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS
The oil filter housing is insecure
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear suspension bushes worn
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
drivers outer door handle intermitant fault
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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R886 CJX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R886 CJX, 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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R886 CJX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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