1998 BMW 535 3.5L Petrol · S342 GPN
1998 BMW 535 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 200,935 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2014.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S342 GPN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2013
- 200,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S342 GPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 535 (S342 GPN) between February 2007 and March 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
S342 GPN Mileage History
- 26/02/2007146,876 mi
- 26/02/2008155,789 mi+8,913 mi
- 27/02/2008155,789 mi
- 09/03/2009164,265 mi+8,476 mi
- 10/03/2009164,265 mi
- 19/03/2010170,028 mi+5,763 mi
- 01/03/2011171,554 mi+1,526 mi
- 04/03/2011171,623 mi+69 mi
- 26/03/2012178,550 mi+6,927 mi
- 22/03/2013200,923 mi+22,373 mi
- 25/03/2013200,935 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,897 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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