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S615 DAE

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 DAE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 102,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 95,514 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 95,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,070 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 87,957 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 81,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 72,880 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE 18% MIN 16%. †O/S/F TOP SCREEN DAMAGE.

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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S615 DAE is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S615 DAE, 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

How do I check the history of S615 DAE?

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What year was S615 DAE registered?

S615 DAE is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S615 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S615 DAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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