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G901 BDU

1990 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,846 mi
Last recorded111,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG901 BDU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,157 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 111,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2010 110,220 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 110,180 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 110,179 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 106,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,458 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 106,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 106,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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G901 BDU is a 1990 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G901 BDU, 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 G901 BDU registered?

G901 BDU is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G901 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G901 BDU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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