MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
235/45/17 X 4
R-TAX EXPIRES-31/5/13
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)
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)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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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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