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S870 DMR

1998 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,511 mi
Last recorded212,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 DMR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 212,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 212,458 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 201,622 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 201,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 193,430 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

rust on main through brake pies & very heavy rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2007 188,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 174,557 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 159,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S870 DMR is a 1998 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S870 DMR, 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 S870 DMR registered?

S870 DMR is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S870 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 DMR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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