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G405 ABY

1990 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,675 mi
Last recorded127,675 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG405 ABY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 127,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,208 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 125,208 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,843 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,672 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 117,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 117,251 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2017 116,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 115,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 115,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 114,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 112,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2012 111,839 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2010 110,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 108,465 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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G405 ABY is a 1990 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G405 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 G405 ABY registered?

G405 ABY is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G405 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G405 ABY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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