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A20 BMJ

1990 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,374 mi
Last recorded158,374 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BMJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 158,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 156,102 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 156,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 156,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r door can not be opened from inside or out

Pass 15 Feb 2006 153,557 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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A20 BMJ is a 1990 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 BMJ, 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 A20 BMJ registered?

A20 BMJ is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is A20 BMJ safe to buy?

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