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S328 SDX

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS328 SDX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,340 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 83,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both beside fuel tank and end of o/s rear to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both beside fuel tank and end of o/s rear to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,050 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,668 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,596 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,517 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,343 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,764 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,306 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,609 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,581 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 30,200 miles

hand brake slightly low effort

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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S328 SDX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S328 SDX, 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 S328 SDX registered?

S328 SDX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S328 SDX safe to buy?

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