MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside centre outer sill is distorted
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside front & rear jacking points are both rust corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield is insecure
Nearside Headlamp insecure lower mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling inner flitch panal when on full left hand lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside centre outer sill is distorted
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside front & rear jacking points are both rust corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield is insecure
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Oil leak suspect rear differential ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
n/s/f tyre close to wear bars
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
n/s/f tyre close to wear bars
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
mileage display not very clear
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
mileage display not very clear
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside headlight aim light output reduced/low.
Mileage not shown
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Mileage not shown
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
both front fog lights cracked
front number plate cracked still secure and clearly visible
rear exhaust heat sheild loose
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
both front fog lights cracked
front number plate cracked still secure and clearly visible
rear exhaust heat sheild loose
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S378 ADK is a 1998 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 S378 ADK, 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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S378 ADK is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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