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G514 PCE

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

337,494 mi
Last recorded337,494 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 PCE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 337,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 323,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 32,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 297,868 miles

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

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

o/s/r door unable to open

Fail 18 Oct 2006 297,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

o/s rear door unable to open

Pass 25 Oct 2005 274,072 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 274,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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G514 PCE is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,000cc 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 G514 PCE, 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 G514 PCE registered?

G514 PCE is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G514 PCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G514 PCE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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