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S347 EAR

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,837 mi
Last recorded121,837 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 EAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 121,837 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 121,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))

both outer sill lower lips corroded at rear

Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers front tyre valve perished

Fail 11 Jul 2018 117,937 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers front tyre valve perished

Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,917 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 114,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016
Fail 8 Jul 2016

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 110,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 108,150 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 106,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 105,321 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,805 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 99,158 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 4 May 2010 99,152 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 May 2009 94,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 88,875 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 83,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 77,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 77,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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S347 EAR is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S347 EAR, 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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S347 EAR is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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