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S417 KDY

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,093 mi
Last recorded155,093 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 KDY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 155,093 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 147,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 147,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 142,142 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 142,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 137,310 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 137,310 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 130,627 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 130,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 121,042 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 121,042 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 112,969 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 112,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 105,959 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 105,959 miles

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

Front 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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S417 KDY is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S417 KDY, 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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What year was S417 KDY registered?

S417 KDY is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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