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B2 GPL

1990 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,596 mi
Last recorded87,596 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GPL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,596 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,006 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 85,006 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Chassis petrol pipes corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 84,205 miles

Corrosion on chassis petrol pipes

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

Rear beam bushes perishing

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Wear in rear suspension pitman links

Pass 20 Dec 2005 82,717 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Moderate wear in rear pitman links

Slight play in drop arm

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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B2 GPL is a 1990 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B2 GPL, 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 B2 GPL registered?

B2 GPL is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is B2 GPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 GPL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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