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101 AYL

1990 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,232 mi
Last recorded64,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 AYL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,232 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,749 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,662 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 63,662 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

rear centre seat belt can't be checked due to being jammed under rear seat

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 63,505 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 62,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,286 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 58,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 57,887 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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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101 AYL is a 1990 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 144,984 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 101 AYL, 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 36 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 101 AYL registered?

101 AYL is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is 101 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 AYL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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