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S743 AGJ

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,449 mi
Last recorded85,449 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 AGJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 85,449 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside rose joints, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 81,575 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 79,770 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside toe arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 68,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,456 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,328 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,581 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 58,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,621 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 41,625 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 41,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,268 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 40,264 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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,467 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 38,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,526 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 37,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,520 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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S743 AGJ is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S743 AGJ, 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 S743 AGJ registered?

S743 AGJ is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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