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S901 CGT

1998 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

323,950 mi
Last recorded323,950 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 CGT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 323,950 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

body and sill panel slightly corroded

both side under the body cover fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 323,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both side under the body cover fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 313,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body cover fitted sill cover fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 313,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body cover fitted sill cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 295,209 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 277,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 259,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 232,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 226,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 209,455 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 208,797 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front splash gaurd insecur slightly rubbing against tyre on full lock

Pass 21 Oct 2008 192,164 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 192,163 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 177,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 177,837 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 165,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 151,171 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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S901 CGT is a 1998 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S901 CGT, 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 S901 CGT registered?

S901 CGT is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S901 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 CGT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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