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S72 JYX

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,946 mi
Last recorded173,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 JYX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 173,946 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 164,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 155,838 miles

osr drop link has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2015 146,267 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 146,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 136,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,301 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 136,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 129,530 miles

metal fuel lines corroded.rear discs slight corrossion.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 121,263 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 121,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 114,013 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 114,013 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2007 106,476 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel lines corroading

Pass 12 Jul 2006 97,206 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 97,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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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S72 JYX is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S72 JYX, 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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S72 JYX is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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