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G775 WPO

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,261 mi
Last recorded136,261 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG775 WPO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 136,261 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 135,371 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover perished

Offside front upper anti-roll bar link rod dust cover has small split

Rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished

Pass 20 Apr 2021 134,859 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 134,859 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device insecure hinge bolt snapped (3.1 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 134,310 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rubber fuel pipe to fuel filter slightly perished

Fail 2 Jun 2015 134,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rubber fuel pipe to fuel filter slightly perished

steel fuel pipe rusty @ rear over axle

Pass 1 May 2014 132,203 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2013 129,098 miles

cooling system - hose from pump to stat housing in poor condition - attention recommended

rear section of centre exhaust outer case rusty

Fail 3 May 2013 129,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cooling system - hose from pump to stat housing in poor condition - attention recommended

rear section of centre exhaust outer case rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2011 128,792 miles

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

factory sill covers fitted

front numberplate starting to delaminate but readable

front shock absorbers rubber bellows split and shock insert screw on securing caps starting to corrode

rear anti-roll bar link rubber bushes perishing

slight corrosion to fuel lines

surface corrosion to front spring support cups

Fail 13 Oct 2011 128,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

factory sill covers fitted

front numberplate starting to delaminate but readable

front shock absorbers rubber bellows split and shock insert screw on securing caps starting to corrode

rear anti-roll bar link rubber bushes perishing

slight corrosion to fuel lines

surface corrosion to front spring support cups

Pass 23 Sep 2009 128,654 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 128,654 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 128,646 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

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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G775 WPO is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G775 WPO, 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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What year was G775 WPO registered?

G775 WPO is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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