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G822 VYU

1990 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 VYU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 157,035 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 153,619 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 153,619 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 148,668 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 148,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cuts to outer wall of nearside front tyre - no cords visible.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 144,523 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s rear tyre has a small cut in outer side wall

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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G822 VYU is a 1990 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G822 VYU, 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 G822 VYU registered?

G822 VYU is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 9 July 1990.

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