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S774 FKP

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,959 mi
Last recorded175,959 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 FKP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 175,959 miles

Nearside

dampness at brake unions, beam deflectors fitted, front side lamps dim.

excessive corrosion to osr and nsr jacking point, close to both rear suspension and seat belt PA

exhaust shield loose

front pads apear worn, minor play nsr arb link.

nsf brake warning wires insecure, rear brake noise, surface corrosion to metal brake and fuel pipes.

steering joint number 1 has play, joint boots deteriorated multi, rear foot brake imbalance.

under guards and sill guards fitted.

uneven tyre wear, oil leak

wiring loos behind headlamps, ns repeater lense missing, nsr lower arm bush worn to limit.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 17,595 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nsr (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated osr (3.6.B.4d)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short osf at head lamp (1.9.2b)

Front position lamp(s) not working nsf (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf lhd. (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect osf lhd (1.8.A.1b)

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

Side repeater not working os (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working center (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nsr upper rear arrm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside

excessive corrosion to osr and nsr jacking point, close to both rear suspension and seat belt PA

exhaust shield loose

front pads apear worn, minor play nsr arb link.

nsf brake warning wires insecure, rear brake noise, surface corrosion to metal brake and fuel pipes.

steering joint number 1 has play, joint boots deteriorated multi, rear foot brake imbalance.

under guards and sill guards fitted.

uneven tyre wear, oil leak

wiring loos behind headlamps, ns repeater lense missing, nsr lower arm bush worn to limit.

Pass 16 Dec 2014

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

2 X REAR FLEXY'S WORN-PODOT

235/45/17 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 166,159 miles

235/45/17 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/5/13

Pass 28 Dec 2011 165,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 165,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 161,302 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 161,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 148,483 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 131,264 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 131,208 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 124,415 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 124,415 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 114,968 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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S774 FKP is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S774 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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S774 FKP is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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