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S834 NJR

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 NJR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2011
Pass 27 Aug 2010
Fail 27 Aug 2010

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 92,475 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,544 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 89,540 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,522 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 84,522 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2006 78,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,474 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 65,495 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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S834 NJR is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S834 NJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S834 NJR registered?

S834 NJR is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S834 NJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S834 NJR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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