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G501 ATF

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

248,497 mi
Last recorded248,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 ATF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 248,497 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 248,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 248,140 miles

small cut to the tread on the o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2023 247,655 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 247,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 245,594 miles

Offside Steering idler arm has very slight free play

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pitman arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 242,951 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 242,906 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 238,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 231,287 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 225,988 miles

corrosion to the exhaust

Fail 10 Jan 2018 225,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to the exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2017 218,948 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 210,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 203,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 198,583 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 191,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 182,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 177,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 173,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 166,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 160,894 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 160,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 151,636 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 144,773 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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G501 ATF is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G501 ATF, 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 G501 ATF registered?

G501 ATF is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 22 January 1990.

Is G501 ATF safe to buy?

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