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G257 YDV

1990 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,951 mi
Last recorded135,951 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 YDV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 135,951 miles

both front floors getting rusty

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

fuel lines getting rusty

pas pipes getting rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2011 134,623 miles

front tyres on 2mm

fuel lines getting rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2011 134,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on 2mm

fuel lines getting rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2010 130,418 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 125,750 miles

fuel pipes perished

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2008 121,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 116,594 miles

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

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2006 111,959 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 106,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear fuel pipe on filter slightly perished

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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G257 YDV is a 1990 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G257 YDV, 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 G257 YDV registered?

G257 YDV is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G257 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G257 YDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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