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R915 AVW

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,598 mi
Last recorded155,598 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 AVW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 155,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 152,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 152,506 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 149,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 146,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 142,757 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 140,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2019 138,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 133,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 121,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,105 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,065 miles

hbrake efficiency 16%.. requires repair or adjust

Fail 5 Aug 2014 115,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 113,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,868 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 111,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 106,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 101,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,003 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 95,003 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,520 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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R915 AVW is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R915 AVW, 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 R915 AVW registered?

R915 AVW is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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