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G44 SGW

1990 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,795 mi
Last recorded141,795 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 SGW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2009 141,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner and outer sill both side slightly corroded but covers sill

Pass 16 Dec 2009 141,795 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner and outer sill both side slightly corroded but covers sill

Pass 18 Dec 2008 136,985 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhaust rubber requires attention soon

slight play in nearside steering idler

slight play in offside front anti roll drop link

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 14 Dec 2007 121,352 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all four tyres wearing on edges

nearside head lamp aim on upper limit

Pass 14 Dec 2007 121,352 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on edges

nearside head lamp aim on upper limit

Pass 29 Dec 2006 114,316 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 110,383 miles

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

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

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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G44 SGW is a 1990 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G44 SGW, 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 G44 SGW registered?

G44 SGW is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 24 January 1990.

Is G44 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G44 SGW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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