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S872 AGC

1998 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

17,882 mi
Last recorded17,882 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 AGC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 17,882 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 154,666 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 154,666 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 154,253 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard both removed (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Emissions not tested no cats present (7.3.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 137,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,644 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2013 74,068 miles

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

both rear tyres cracks in tread

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,044 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres cracks in tread

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 May 2012 72,261 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,864 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2011 69,860 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,747 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 65,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,520 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 61,518 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,905 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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S872 AGC is a 1998 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S872 AGC, 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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S872 AGC is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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