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G129 YLX

1990 BMW 535

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,021 mi
Last recorded156,021 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG129 YLX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 156,021 miles

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

exhaust hanger missing

fuel pipes corroded, but not leaking at time of test

slight coolant leak at front

Pass 10 Apr 2015 154,981 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 154,981 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 154,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 154,414 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 153,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 153,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 151,613 miles

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

smell of fuel from tank, no visible leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 149,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 149,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 17 May 2006 144,138 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 144,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise both rear axle end mounting bushes splitting

Pass 9 Dec 2005 141,800 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 141,800 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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G129 YLX is a 1990 BMW 535 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G129 YLX, 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 G129 YLX registered?

G129 YLX is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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