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S218 KDD

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,924 mi
Last recorded128,924 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 KDD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 128,924 miles

air bag lamp on

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from joint

Fail 30 Jan 2013 128,922 miles

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

air bag lamp on

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from joint

Pass 19 Jan 2012 125,380 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 121,547 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear brake flexi hoses started to perish

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight exhaust leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 117,429 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 117,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,004 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 106,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 73,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 68,362 miles

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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S218 KDD is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S218 KDD, 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

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What year was S218 KDD registered?

S218 KDD is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S218 KDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 KDD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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