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S934 FRO

1998 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,729 mi
Last recorded115,729 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 FRO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,729 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion developing sill

Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,279 miles

Offside Rear handbrake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 101,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear handbrake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,914 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2015

both rear upper suspension covers damage/deteriorating, not see rear coil spring upper section,

Fail 29 Sep 2015

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

both rear upper suspension covers damage/deteriorating, not see rear coil spring upper section,

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,442 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 77,256 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsr secondary side light not working, nsf drop link slight play in ball joint, both rear tyres are very much on limit

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,087 miles

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,977 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 56,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,935 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,230 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on outter tread

nearside rear tyre slight damage to outter wall

slight damage to nearside front tyre on outter wall

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,017 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,491 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,460 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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S934 FRO is a 1998 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S934 FRO, 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 S934 FRO registered?

S934 FRO is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S934 FRO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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