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S240 GAN

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,528 mi
Last recorded76,528 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 GAN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,528 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Wheels fitted wrong way round 9J on front 8J on rear

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,747 miles

ALL 4 Brake discs corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S catalytic converter rattles

O/S/F tyre perished/splitting in tread area

Fail 7 Aug 2013 73,747 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Both front tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S catalytic converter rattles

N/S/F Tyres inner & outer very low/bald

Nail in offside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 72,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,423 miles

anti roll bar link arm top dust cover split but no play in joint

ofside front head lamp has slight condensation but not afecting light beam

Fail 8 Jan 2008 70,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both catalytic converters rattling as if baffles loose inside

both front upper link arm bushes startiong to perish and split

o/s/f anti roll bar thrust link upper gaitor split

o/s/f headlamp has poor beam pattern, due to being steamed up

oil leak from rocker cover gasket area

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,455 miles

both catalytic converters rattling as if baffles loose inside

both front upper link arm bushes startiong to perish and split

o/s/f anti roll bar thrust link upper gaitor split

o/s/f headlamp has poor beam pattern, due to being steamed up

oil leak from rocker cover gasket area

Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,647 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,119 miles

Catalyst converter loose/rattling in box

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Catalyst converter loose/rattling.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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S240 GAN is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S240 GAN, 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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S240 GAN is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S240 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 GAN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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