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S452 MLU

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

215,739 mi
Last recorded215,739 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 MLU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 215,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 215,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 215,324 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 211,010 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar link arms rubbers starting to split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 199,898 miles

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link arms rubbers split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 189,088 miles

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

Front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

headlamps going dull

Fail 12 Jan 2010 189,688 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

headlamps going dull

Pass 13 Jan 2009 179,127 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 169,422 miles

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

offside front anti rollbar linkarm ball joint rubber split

Pass 12 Jan 2007 150,341 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f fog light glass broken

o/s/f leveling contol lever broken

rear no plate corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2007 150,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f fog light glass broken

o/s/f leveling contol lever broken

rear no plate corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2006 136,962 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 136,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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S452 MLU is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S452 MLU, 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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S452 MLU is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S452 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 MLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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