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R975 VKJ

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,415 mi
Last recorded253,415 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 253,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Dec 2010 253,326 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2009 245,917 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 238,332 miles

Condensation behind offside headlamp glass

Nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 238,332 miles

Condensation behind offside headlamp glass

Nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

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

Pass 9 May 2008
Fail 6 May 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 224,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 224,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres void of tread on edges

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

Rear regsitration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2006 215,785 miles

cuts on sidewall of n/s/f tyre.

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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R975 VKJ is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R975 VKJ, 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 R975 VKJ registered?

R975 VKJ is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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