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S762 FKP

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

125,608 mi
Last recorded125,608 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 FKP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 125,608 miles

N/S/R Jacking point corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (3mm) and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 125,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/R Jacking point corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (3mm) and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 121,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 121,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 118,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 116,773 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 116,773 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 116,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,144 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 101,413 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,079 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Slight damage to N/S/F headlamp

Pass 15 Dec 2012 89,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,125 miles

N/S/R wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2011 84,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,495 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 79,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,104 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 72,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 60,800 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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S762 FKP is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S762 FKP, 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 S762 FKP registered?

S762 FKP is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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