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S378 ADK

1998 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,498 mi
Last recorded168,498 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 ADK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2024 168,498 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2021

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2018

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,865 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 118,865 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Fail 5 Jun 2015

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,691 miles

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

mileage display not very clear

Fail 3 Jul 2014 128,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 127,349 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 127,349 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,979 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 120,973 miles

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.

Pass 5 Oct 2011

Mileage not shown

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 109,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 106,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 95,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 87,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,155 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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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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