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S9 LAA

1998 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,494 mi
Last recorded127,494 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 LAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 127,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 122,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 116,386 miles

all antiroll bar drop links worn slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,654 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 99,654 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,756 miles

both rear tyres low on tread nsr wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 73,954 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Apr 2006 62,705 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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S9 LAA is a 1998 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S9 LAA, 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 S9 LAA registered?

S9 LAA is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S9 LAA safe to buy?

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