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S448 MBY

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,765 mi
Last recorded129,765 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 MBY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 129,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub/arm securing pin/bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 126,731 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 126,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 123,736 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,893 miles

2 front to rear brake pipes corrded

o/s front seatbelt poor retracting

rear number plate marked

Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,668 miles

Nearsde front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 97,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 95,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met.(16%)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 95,995 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met.(16%)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front numberplate slightly crecked but not likely to be misread

Fail 14 Dec 2012 94,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front numberplate slightly crecked but not likely to be misread

Pass 18 Dec 2011 93,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust inner deteriorated(cat)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,352 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 80,211 miles

1X N/S.R side lighe bulb not working.

N/S headlight damp in side.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 68,017 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,743 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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S448 MBY is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S448 MBY, 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 S448 MBY registered?

S448 MBY is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S448 MBY safe to buy?

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