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S755 CUY

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,411 mi
Last recorded151,411 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 CUY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 151,411 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 142,786 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 142,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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S755 CUY is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S755 CUY, 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 S755 CUY?

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What year was S755 CUY registered?

S755 CUY is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S755 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S755 CUY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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