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S51 EUM

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,222 mi
Last recorded127,222 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 EUM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2013 127,222 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 127,222 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 121,704 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 121,704 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 116,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 116,597 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 111,276 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 105,794 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,794 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 97,867 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 97,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 92,262 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 85,473 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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S51 EUM is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S51 EUM, 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 S51 EUM registered?

S51 EUM is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S51 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 EUM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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