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S5 JJX

1998 BMW 535

Purple Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

62,579 mi
Last recorded62,579 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JJX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 55,850 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 55,850 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,504 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,503 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,122 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,111 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,512 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 44,511 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 41,189 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 41,189 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 41,186 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2007 28,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,717 miles

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.

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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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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