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G337 ABY

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

171,853 mi
Last recorded171,853 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG337 ABY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 171,853 miles

advisory items on previous vt32 still apply

Fail 2 Aug 2006 171,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres have more wear on inner edge than outer

Fail 21 Jul 2006 171,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres havce more wear on inner edge than outer

fuel pipes corroded

mobile phone and satellite navigation holders should not be fitted within swept area of windscreen

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G337 ABY 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 33.3%.

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 G337 ABY, 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 G337 ABY registered?

G337 ABY is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is G337 ABY safe to buy?

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