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S250 BPH

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,154 mi
Last recorded156,154 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 BPH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 156,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 143,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 136,044 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 126,806 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 126,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 117,232 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,232 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 107,841 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 107,820 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 97,182 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 79,688 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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S250 BPH is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S250 BPH, 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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S250 BPH is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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