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S130 BDK

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,559 mi
Last recorded89,559 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 BDK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside catalytic converter broken up internally

Fail 25 Jul 2013 84,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside catalytic converter broken up internally

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,480 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)

Oil leak

body damage to nearside rear and rear bumper

body damage to offside rear sill

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,022 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge but still within legal limits

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,511 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge but still within legal limits

Fail 31 Jul 2007 76,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,165 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 74,156 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S130 BDK is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S130 BDK, 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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S130 BDK is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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