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T3 TDH

1998 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,106 mi
Last recorded122,106 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 535110,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 TDH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 122,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2026 122,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2025 119,523 miles

oil leaks

underside rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2024 116,458 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,800 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 111,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 108,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,921 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Feb 2021 105,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leaks

Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 103,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Low effort on both sides of parking brake

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,998 miles

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,875 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,360 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,360 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs very rusty and pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,005 miles

front brake discs rusty and pitted

nearside rear brake disc rusty and pitted

Fail 6 Feb 2014 65,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs rusty and pitted

nearside rear brake disc rusty and pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,744 miles

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

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

brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,328 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,432 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,997 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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T3 TDH is a 1998 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T3 TDH, 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 T3 TDH registered?

T3 TDH is a 1998 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T3 TDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 TDH shows 28 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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