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S501 MLT

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,639 mi
Last recorded183,639 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 MLT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 183,639 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 176,287 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 169,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 163,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 157,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 148,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 148,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 139,947 miles

all four tyres wearing badly on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2010 133,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 133,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 125,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 125,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 118,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 108,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 108,732 miles

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

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

slight condensation in offside front headlamp

Pass 4 Jan 2006 102,252 miles

some wear to front brake pads

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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S501 MLT is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S501 MLT, 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 S501 MLT registered?

S501 MLT is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S501 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 MLT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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