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R892 STH

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 STH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011

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

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2009 108,398 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 108,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit - bold edge - advise this is replaced

Pass 8 Oct 2008 101,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear discs scored and pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2008 101,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,387 miles

nearside & offside rear hub,top mount/bush slight play in joint

Fail 28 Aug 2007 90,385 miles

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

nearside and offside rear hubs,top bush/mount slight play in joint

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R892 STH is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R892 STH, 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 R892 STH registered?

R892 STH is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R892 STH safe to buy?

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