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S562 SBD

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,578 mi
Last recorded200,578 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 SBD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 200,578 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 193,486 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 185,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 185,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 179,290 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 172,928 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 172,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 166,474 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 156,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2011 156,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 150,221 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 150,219 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 139,597 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 139,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 128,971 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 128,840 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 119,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 115,869 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 115,658 miles

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

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

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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S562 SBD is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S562 SBD, 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 S562 SBD registered?

S562 SBD is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S562 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S562 SBD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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