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R906 OEB

1998 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,777 mi
Last recorded157,777 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 OEB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 157,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 153,119 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 147,297 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s r door not opening from outside

Fail 21 Jan 2010 147,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear door not opening from outside

Pass 24 Jan 2009 141,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 140,951 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 125,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 117,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 103,737 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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R906 OEB is a 1998 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R906 OEB, 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 R906 OEB registered?

R906 OEB is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R906 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 OEB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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