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S172 ARO

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,309 mi
Last recorded132,309 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 ARO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 132,309 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 132,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 127,221 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 127,221 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 117,719 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 109,649 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 98,382 miles

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

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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S172 ARO is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S172 ARO, 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 S172 ARO?

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What year was S172 ARO registered?

S172 ARO is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S172 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 ARO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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