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G915 FTW

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,314 mi
Last recorded173,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG915 FTW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2008 173,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 170,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre worn to 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT O/S outer sill dented

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 166,565 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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G915 FTW is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G915 FTW, 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 G915 FTW registered?

G915 FTW is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G915 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G915 FTW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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