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S283 KGX

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,814 mi
Last recorded183,814 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 KGX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 183,814 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 181,745 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 181,728 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 165,814 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 165,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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S283 KGX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S283 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 S283 KGX?

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What year was S283 KGX registered?

S283 KGX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S283 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 KGX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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