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S796 MLN

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,246 mi
Last recorded65,246 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 MLN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,246 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

heavily underseal underneath all over

Fail 22 Oct 2020 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

heavily underseal underneath all over

Pass 14 Dec 2016 61,030 miles

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

Both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,878 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,224 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,115 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010
Fail 23 Jul 2010

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,144 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,144 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

offside rear tyre inner edge smooth

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 25,936 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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S796 MLN is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S796 MLN, 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 S796 MLN registered?

S796 MLN is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S796 MLN safe to buy?

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