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A13 BDH

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,596 mi
Last recorded75,596 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BDH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 75,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 5 May 2017 72,483 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 72,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,911 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 68,279 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust box outer cover slightly corroded.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,464 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,365 miles

exhaust very rusty

front discs lipped

Pass 1 May 2012 60,437 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,827 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

cover sills and engine pan fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,581 miles

brake hoses metal ends corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

rear springs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2009 53,799 miles

engine oil leaks

rer exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 51,196 miles

rear silincer rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,906 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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A13 BDH is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A13 BDH, 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.

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What year was A13 BDH registered?

A13 BDH is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 22 May 1990.

Is A13 BDH safe to buy?

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