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BNZ 5351

1990 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,573 mi
Last recorded205,573 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5351
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 205,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 204,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 202,773 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 201,242 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 200,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 200,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 198,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 197,693 miles

Centre fuel line showing surface rust

Nearside Inner sill starting to corrode

Plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 196,568 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipe very rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2016 195,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 193,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 192,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

diff leaking

gearbox leaking

petrol vent pipe rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2014 192,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

diff leaking

gearbox leaking

petrol vent pipe rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2013 190,261 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 189,113 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 186,923 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 186,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 174,978 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2010 174,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 159,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 148,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 137,621 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 137,621 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 126,340 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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BNZ 5351 is a 1990 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BNZ 5351, 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

How do I check the history of BNZ 5351?

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What year was BNZ 5351 registered?

BNZ 5351 is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 15 November 1990.

Is BNZ 5351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5351 shows 24 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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