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R986 XWO

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 XWO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,496 miles

N/S/F wiper slightly smeary

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear diff casing wet

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010
Fail 16 Mar 2010

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,833 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 63,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,733 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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R986 XWO is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R986 XWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R986 XWO registered?

R986 XWO is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R986 XWO safe to buy?

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