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S426 KGX

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 KGX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,644 miles

Oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,452 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 110,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,211 miles

Both headlamp lences fadded.

Front disks worn (lipped).

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

Rear pads wearing low.

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

Slight front brake judder.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 99,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 90,778 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,894 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,670 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 39,324 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT BECOMING LOW

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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S426 KGX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S426 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S426 KGX registered?

S426 KGX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S426 KGX safe to buy?

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