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R891 FWS

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,649 mi
Last recorded138,649 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 FWS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 138,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S headlmap aim borderline maximum

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

Some play in N/S/R upper tie bar rod ball joint

Fail 15 Jun 2011 138,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S headlmap aim borderline maximum

Some play in N/S/R upper tie bar rod ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2010 131,935 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 131,928 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 125,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/front ball joint slight stiffness?

Fail 15 Jun 2009 125,409 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/front ball joint slight stiffness?

Pass 20 Jun 2008 118,831 miles

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

poss overheating

Pass 4 Jun 2007 111,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate backing starting to peel

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight oil dampness around p/a/s pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2006 102,363 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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R891 FWS is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R891 FWS, 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 R891 FWS registered?

R891 FWS is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R891 FWS safe to buy?

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