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S610 SAR

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,522 mi
Last recorded154,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS610 SAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 154,522 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Jun 2014 154,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Feb 2012 149,724 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2012 149,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 149,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 138,955 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 138,707 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes leading to rear hoses corroding

brake warning light on dash but pads seem ok

Pass 10 Sep 2009 125,622 miles

both front lower track control arm inner bushes

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 125,622 miles

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower track control arm inner bushes

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 110,975 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 75,376 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 75,376 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2005 56,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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S610 SAR is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S610 SAR, 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 S610 SAR registered?

S610 SAR is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S610 SAR safe to buy?

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