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S637 EBX

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 EBX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,163 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 104,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 98,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r wheel outer rim damaged

play in n/s steering

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,692 miles

Front discs are worn.

OS wheel rims are slightly damaged.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 74,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both o/s inner wheel rims slightly damaged

advise front discs getting worn

advise n/s/f anti rollbar link gator split

advise play in o/s/r anti rollbar link ball joint

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,368 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 63,368 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 63,334 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 52,604 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 52,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 419,911 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 419,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,064 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 16,933 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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S637 EBX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S637 EBX, 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 S637 EBX registered?

S637 EBX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S637 EBX safe to buy?

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