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S55 CMK

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,083 mi
Last recorded151,083 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 CMK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 151,083 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 151,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2010 141,026 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 123,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

very strongly advise that you replace both front tyres,due to bad uneven wear,only just leagal,

Pass 20 May 2009 123,099 miles

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

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

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

very strongly advise that you replace both front tyres,due to bad uneven wear,only just leagal,

Pass 17 May 2008 104,101 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

oil leak

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 15 May 2007 98,460 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 98,459 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 89,008 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 89,008 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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S55 CMK is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S55 CMK, 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 S55 CMK registered?

S55 CMK is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S55 CMK safe to buy?

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