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S21 MWO

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 MWO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 89,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 88,407 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 88,018 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs, both outer sill panels and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

front bumper and nearside front wing panel slight damage

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear suspension- top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside and nearside rear suspension- top rear arms ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear suspension- lower arm to hub bush slight movement

power steering reservoir and pipes/ hoses slightly damp

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,262 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs, both outer sill panels and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

front bumper slight damage

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear suspension- top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside and nearside rear suspension- top rear arms ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear suspension- lower arm to hub bush slight movement

power steering reservoir and pipes/ hoses slightly damp

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,439 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

front bumper slight damage

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside and nearside rear suspension top rear arms ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

power steering reservoir and pipes/ hoses slightly damp

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,833 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front brake slight binding

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside and nearside rear suspension top rear arms ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

power steering reservoir and pipes/ hoses slightly damp

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,215 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front brake slight binding

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside and nearside rear suspension top rear ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

power steering reservoir and pipes/ hoses slightly damp

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 83,379 miles

slight oil leak

both rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front to rear meta brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front brake slight binding

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside and nearside rear suspension top rear ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes slightly damp

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,349 miles

nearside rear suspension rear top arm ball joint slight movement and cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes slightly damp

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 78,696 miles

front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement and cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes slightly damp

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,942 miles

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight play/cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes damp

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,128 miles

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,459 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods cover boots starting to perish

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,173 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boots starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,668 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes damp

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,830 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boots starting to split

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,669 miles

both front tyre treads outer edges worn low

both rear tyre treads starting to wear on edges

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 57,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front fog light not working.

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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S21 MWO is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S21 MWO, 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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S21 MWO is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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