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G46 VUE

1990 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,576 mi
Last recorded211,576 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG46 VUE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 211,576 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly pitted

Both front wheels fouling when suspension is hanging down when jacked up on the body

Fail 14 Apr 2011 211,554 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All 4 brake discs slightly pitted

Both front wheels fouling when suspension is hanging down when jacked up on the body

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2009 209,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 205,375 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 205,375 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 8 May 2006 188,456 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Apr 2006 188,211 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

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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G46 VUE is a 1990 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G46 VUE, 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 G46 VUE registered?

G46 VUE is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is G46 VUE safe to buy?

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