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S793 TKR

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,307 mi
Last recorded163,307 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 TKR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 163,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 159,910 miles

Oil leak

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

heat shield loose at rear

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

Fail 21 Mar 2011 159,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

heat shield loose at rear

Pass 26 Mar 2010 157,997 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 150,868 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

intermediate drop arm slight play in bush

Pass 5 Feb 2008 138,443 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2007 123,139 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2006 110,481 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 110,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres close to limits, rubber boot on o/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn, o/s park brakr effort should be better

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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S793 TKR is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S793 TKR, 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 S793 TKR registered?

S793 TKR is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S793 TKR safe to buy?

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