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F737 MAU

1990 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

229,573 mi
Last recorded229,573 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF737 MAU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 229,573 miles

n/s & o/s inner &outer sills rusty. n/s/r wheel arch rusty.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 229,148 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both outer sills corroded & holed

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 228,477 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear sections of exhaust corroded

both front inner & outer sills corroded & holed

Fail 6 Apr 2017 228,477 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear sections of exhaust corroded

both front inner & outer sills corroded & holed

Pass 13 Apr 2016 225,123 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 225,069 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 222,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer & inner sills corroded & holed

centre section of exhaust corroded

hazard switch faulty

n/s/f seat belt clasp faulty

Pass 8 Apr 2015 222,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer & inner sills corroded & holed

centre section of exhaust corroded

hazard switch faulty

n/s/f seat belt clasp faulty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 220,782 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded & holed

centre exhaust mount split

Fail 14 Feb 2014 220,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded & holed

centre exhaust mount split

Pass 26 Feb 2013 220,000 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak/ metal petrol pipes rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2012 217,777 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre section of exhaust corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

n/s/r wheel arch & wing corroded & holed

o/s/f jacking point missing

Fail 14 Feb 2012 217,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre section of exhaust corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

n/s/r wheel arch & wing corroded & holed

o/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 216,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front anti roll bar link boots split

n/s/f jacking point corroded

n/s/r wheel arch & wing corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 216,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front anti roll bar link boots split

n/s/f jacking point corroded

n/s/r wheel arch & wing corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 216,141 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boots split on both front anti roll bar links

both front jacking points very corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 216,136 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boots split on both front anti roll bar links

both front jacking points very corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 215,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boots split on front anti roll bar links

both outer sills corroded and holed

o/s under sill corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2009 215,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boots split on front anti roll bar links

both outer sills corroded and holed

o/s under sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti roll bar link boots split

both rear wings rusty

both under sills rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2007
Fail 22 Feb 2007

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front anti roll bar link boots split,jacking points rusty.

Pass 3 Mar 2006
Fail 18 Feb 2006

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar link arm boots split

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

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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F737 MAU is a 1990 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F737 MAU, 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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F737 MAU is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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