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S199 KGX

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,517 mi
Last recorded102,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 KGX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,517 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 100,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 86,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,863 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2006 82,863 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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S199 KGX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver 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 S199 KGX, 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 S199 KGX?

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What year was S199 KGX registered?

S199 KGX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S199 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S199 KGX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S199 KGX have outstanding finance?

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