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S59 LLX

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,394 mi
Last recorded85,394 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 LLX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,394 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 85,390 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,434 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

standard sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,268 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,988 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,627 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,675 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 63,463 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 63,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,381 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,288 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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S59 LLX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S59 LLX, 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 S59 LLX registered?

S59 LLX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S59 LLX safe to buy?

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