MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,967 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Both front tyres low on edges
Both rear tyres worn low and unevenly
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres low on edges
Both rear tyres worn low and unevenly
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
nsr hub slight play/bushes
oil leaks
rear tyres wearing inner edges
handbrake shoes req-adjusting/inspection
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R96 LYJ is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R96 LYJ, 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 R96 LYJ registered?
R96 LYJ is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 20 February 1998.
Is R96 LYJ safe to buy?
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