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G437 CJB

1990 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,948 mi
Last recorded248,948 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG437 CJB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 248,948 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front inner sill corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts slightly perished

Fail 7 Apr 2011 248,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front inner sill corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 243,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 238,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 234,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot split

Pass 24 Apr 2007 229,754 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 229,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 220,451 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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G437 CJB is a 1990 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G437 CJB, 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 G437 CJB registered?

G437 CJB is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G437 CJB safe to buy?

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