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G652 BGS

1990 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,351 mi
Last recorded135,351 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG652 BGS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 135,351 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lower arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 135,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 132,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 131,991 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 129,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 127,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,942 miles

o/s headlamp fitted with temporary headlamp alighner

Fail 8 Oct 2021 124,942 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 121,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,256 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,746 miles

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

front exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,015 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount fractured

Pass 17 Sep 2010 108,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 108,435 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 108,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 105,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel lines slightly corrodied

Pass 23 May 2007 103,362 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 100,154 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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G652 BGS is a 1990 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G652 BGS, 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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G652 BGS is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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