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S573 RRH

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,559 mi
Last recorded107,559 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 RRH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,559 miles

Brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,550 miles

play in both front ball joints

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

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

all tyres close to limit

corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2011 107,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 103,016 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,594 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 91,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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S573 RRH is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S573 RRH, 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 S573 RRH registered?

S573 RRH is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S573 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S573 RRH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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