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EKZ 8740

1990 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,788 mi
Last recorded193,788 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 8740
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 193,788 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 193,740 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 193,178 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 192,829 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2007 192,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 186,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 181,797 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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EKZ 8740 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 85.7%.

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 EKZ 8740, 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 EKZ 8740 registered?

EKZ 8740 is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 14 August 1990.

Is EKZ 8740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 8740 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKZ 8740 have outstanding finance?

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