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A18 DNO

1990 BMW 535

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,241 mi
Last recorded123,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DNO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 123,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 123,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 122,855 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 122,855 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,343 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 116,187 miles

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,307 miles

exhaust is corroded and blowing

floor seams are rusted

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2015 113,305 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust is corroded and blowing

floor seams are rusted

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,189 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 108,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust sections are rusted and weak

sill covers fitted

sill to floor seams at the front are rusted and weak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,647 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust sections are corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 88,335 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,661 miles

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

both of the front tyres are badly perished

covers fitted over the outer sills

o/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s rear brakes are slower to operate

Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,359 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 67,522 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 67,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A18 DNO is a 1990 BMW 535 in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A18 DNO, 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 A18 DNO registered?

A18 DNO is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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