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S518 EWH

1998 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,166 mi
Last recorded153,166 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 EWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 153,166 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 153,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r trailer socket indicator not working

o/s/r trailer socket indicator permantly on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 150,017 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 150,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f + o/s/f inner brake disc,s corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r brake disc,s corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 143,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 130,741 miles

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

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

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

high note horn inop

Fail 15 Jul 2008 112,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 112,152 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,695 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 98,500 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,300 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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S518 EWH is a 1998 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S518 EWH, 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 S518 EWH registered?

S518 EWH is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S518 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 EWH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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