MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/r wheel arch correded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/r wheel arch correded
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 3.2MM OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.00MM BONNET CATCH STIFF
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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R962 FEX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue 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 R962 FEX, 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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How do I check the history of R962 FEX?
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What year was R962 FEX registered?
R962 FEX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R962 FEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R962 FEX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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