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R995 MYG

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,214 mi
Last recorded144,214 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 MYG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 144,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 144,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,941 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 13,941 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 135,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,347 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 135,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,656 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 131,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 126,539 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 116,436 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 116,428 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011
Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 104,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 95,195 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 89,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,543 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 85,543 miles

Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R995 MYG is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R995 MYG, 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 R995 MYG registered?

R995 MYG is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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