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S422 SPV

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,277 mi
Last recorded117,277 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 SPV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,277 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake warning light on. pads okay. wear sensor damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2011 117,166 miles

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

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

c/o high for this model

uneven wear on os front tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2011 117,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

c/o high for this model

uneven wear on os front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,369 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

c/o high for this model

ns rear tyre near wear limit

Fail 7 Dec 2010 116,369 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

c/o high for this model

ns rear tyre near wear limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 113,527 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

uneven wear on inside edge o s front

Pass 9 Jul 2008 111,854 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2008 111,854 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2007 108,194 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake near limit 17%

Pass 11 Jul 2006 103,993 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S422 SPV is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S422 SPV, 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 S422 SPV registered?

S422 SPV is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S422 SPV safe to buy?

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