CarVerify

Free Car Check

R998 GHT

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,841 mi
Last recorded126,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 GHT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,841 miles

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Undersides of sills not fully tested due to plastic sill covers fitted. 3. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

4. Both front tyres wearing low on outside edge. 5. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 6. Screw in offside rear tyre.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 126,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Undersides of sills not fully tested due to plastic sill covers fitted. 3. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

4. Both front tyres wearing low on outside edge. 5. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 6. Screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 118,806 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 118,802 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,651 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 112,645 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,467 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.slight binding on o/s/r brake

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,178 miles

1. n/s rear tyre worn to legal limits. 2. n/s front tyre worn to limit on inside edge. 3. o/s front tyre worn to limit on outside edge. 4. Slight damage to n/s front road wheel.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 103,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

1. n/s rear tyre worn to legal limits. 2. n/s front tyre worn to limit on inside edge. 3. o/s front tyre worn to limit on outside edge. 4. Slight damage to n/s front road wheel.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,259 miles

Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,447 miles

1. slight damage to n/s front wheel trim. 2. slight play in n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar mounting bush joints.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 61,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2005 54,896 miles

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

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

n/s cat is rattling slightly

nail stuck in o/s/r tyre outer edge

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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R998 GHT is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R998 GHT, 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

How do I check the history of R998 GHT?

You can check the full history of R998 GHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R998 GHT registered?

R998 GHT is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R998 GHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 GHT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R998 GHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R998 GHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.