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517 GXE

1990 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

115,540 mi
Last recorded115,540 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration517 GXE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 115,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 115,178 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,821 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,302 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,905 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 113,899 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 113,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 113,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 112,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,358 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes showing corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of perishing in base of tread

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

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

Oil leak eng / diff

Rear silencer outer skin deterated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,629 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 109,629 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,205 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 107,487 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,852 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 104,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 102,997 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 97,303 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 97,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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517 GXE is a 1990 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 517 GXE, 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 517 GXE registered?

517 GXE is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is 517 GXE safe to buy?

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