MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,579 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk missing (5.2.5a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe leaking from abs pump (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre is rotational and fitted to wrong side of car
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s rear tyers worn close to legal limite
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S5 JJX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Purple with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 S5 JJX, 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 S5 JJX registered?
S5 JJX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 6 October 1998.
Is S5 JJX safe to buy?
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