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G652 SMW

1990 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,535 mi
Last recorded9,535 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG652 SMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 9,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 9,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 9,503 miles

Cracks around tread on all 4 tyres

Fail 21 Sep 2020 9,502 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cracks around tread on all 4 tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2016 9,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,348 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,327 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 9,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,321 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 SMW is a 1990 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SMW, 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 G652 SMW registered?

G652 SMW is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G652 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G652 SMW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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