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G640 BRT

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,510 mi
Last recorded101,510 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 BRT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 101,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,311 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,232 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,390 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 96,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.15% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 94,014 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,738 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,923 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED

Fail 3 Jul 2010 88,920 miles

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

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

front tyres getting low on edges

nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2009 81,226 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

rear bushes slightly displaced

Pass 3 Dec 2007 65,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 62,015 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,616 miles

Nearside Rear 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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G640 BRT is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G640 BRT, 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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G640 BRT is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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