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CAZ 6857

1990 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,525 mi
Last recorded142,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 6857
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 142,525 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and pitted, suggest replacement with next set of pads.

Slight wear in steering box.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 142,509 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brake discs worn and pitted, suggest replacement with next set of pads.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 138,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear top strut mounting corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 138,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 333,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/fhas slight play between sector shaft and drop arm

Fail 1 Nov 2007 133,241 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

has slight play between sector shaft and drop arm

Pass 12 Oct 2006 127,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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CAZ 6857 is a 1990 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CAZ 6857, 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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CAZ 6857 is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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