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R984 HFV

1998 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,767 mi
Last recorded198,767 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 HFV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 198,767 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 191,715 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 174,222 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 174,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 151,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 127,999 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 127,822 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 106,136 miles

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

Front discs starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2009 96,196 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 96,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,796 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007
Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,765 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,914 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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R984 HFV is a 1998 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R984 HFV, 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 R984 HFV registered?

R984 HFV is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R984 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R984 HFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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