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S682 RNX

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,195 mi
Last recorded130,195 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS682 RNX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 130,195 miles

screen chipped to 10mm max" zone A

slight play in steering offside

Fail 2 Feb 2010 130,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (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)

coolant leaking radiator drain bung

offside front brake pipe rusty

offside mirror deteriorated

play in steering offside (central track rod,outer joint offside )

power steering hoses at reservoir & pump area wet with oil

screen chipped to 10mm max" zone A

wipers smear

Pass 2 Dec 2008 126,155 miles

rear brake application becoming uneven & imbalanced

rear registration plate discoloured but legible

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2008 126,155 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application becoming uneven & imbalanced

rear registration plate discoloured but legible

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 118,050 miles

as per VT32 number 6127097077276

Fail 28 Jul 2007 118,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

ADVISE †FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PADS APPROX 2/3 rds WORN †O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER TREAD AREA †OIL DAMPNESS AT BOTTOM OF STEERING BOX

Pass 31 Jul 2006 106,378 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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S682 RNX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S682 RNX, 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 S682 RNX registered?

S682 RNX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S682 RNX safe to buy?

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