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S836 MLM

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,298 mi
Last recorded125,298 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 MLM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 125,298 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 125,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 116,390 miles

nearside front tyre worn badley edges

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit worn badley inside edge no cords present

nearside roll bar link gaiter split

offside front tyre wearing edges

rear no plate backing perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2011 116,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn badley edges

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit worn badley inside edge no cords present

nearside roll bar link gaiter split

offside front tyre wearing edges

rear no plate backing perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 105,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,679 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 99,679 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,007 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 88,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,532 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 82,532 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S836 MLM is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S836 MLM, 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 S836 MLM registered?

S836 MLM is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S836 MLM safe to buy?

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