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S432 MLN

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,905 mi
Last recorded112,905 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 MLN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 112,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,199 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 102,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear brake lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,598 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 99,598 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine over heated on test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 60,211 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,597 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 57,597 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,014 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 33,338 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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S432 MLN is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S432 MLN, 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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S432 MLN is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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