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G511 WPF

1990 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,573 mi
Last recorded86,573 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 WPF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,573 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,225 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,011 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 74,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,144 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,141 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 60,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,202 miles

1 exhaust down-pipe nut loose

offside washer jets very poor

sill protectors fitted

undertray obscuring view and clonk from steering when shaken

Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

1 exhaust down-pipe nut loose

offside washer jets very poor

sill protectors fitted

undertray obscuring view and clonk from steering when shaken

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,063 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2008 59,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,883 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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G511 WPF is a 1990 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G511 WPF, 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 G511 WPF registered?

G511 WPF is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 21 May 1990.

Is G511 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G511 WPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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