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76 MV

1992 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,118 mi
Last recorded64,118 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 MV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 64,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 63,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 63,613 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 63,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 63,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 62,951 miles

all tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 9 May 2018 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

all tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,711 miles

both rear tyres have bad cracks on outer sidewall but cords not showing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 62,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have bad cracks on outer sidewall but cords not showing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,007 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,896 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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76 MV is a 1992 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 141,388 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 76 MV, 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 34 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 76 MV registered?

76 MV is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is 76 MV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 MV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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