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S58 AMD

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,366 mi
Last recorded155,366 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 AMD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 155,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 151,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 146,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 144,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 141,639 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 134,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 128,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 122,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 105,403 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,300 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,934 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,169 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 56,164 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 53,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 36,323 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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S58 AMD is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S58 AMD, 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 S58 AMD registered?

S58 AMD is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S58 AMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S58 AMD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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