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G251 OHL

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,490 mi
Last recorded230,490 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 OHL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2009 230,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 22 Sep 2007 228,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 227,218 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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G251 OHL is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G251 OHL, 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 G251 OHL registered?

G251 OHL is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G251 OHL safe to buy?

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