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S460 EOJ

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 EOJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge and punctured. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge. 225/55R16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Has a slightly reduced effort.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Condition of headlamp outer lens. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Condition of outer headlamp lens. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Has a slightly reduced effort.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but legible. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SEVERELY SPLIT IN MAIN TREAD AREAS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022

Brake performance not tested No brake test performed due to excessive fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid pipe by fuel tank leaking under pressure. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but legible. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL TYRES SEVERELY UNDERINFLATED. (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SEVERELY SPLIT IN MAIN TREAD AREAS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 154,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 154,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 151,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 151,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 154,032 miles

Puncture to NSF tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 153,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 150,437 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 150,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 147,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 143,245 miles

noise from nearside front suspension ?

Pass 14 Mar 2011 139,426 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 139,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 137,672 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 137,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 131,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 128,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 128,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 122,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

noticed engine had coolant leak

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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S460 EOJ is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S460 EOJ, 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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S460 EOJ is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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